Distress for Rent Act 1737I12
1
The Distress for Rent Act 17378 is amended as follows.
2
After section 18 (tenants holding after the time they notify for quitting, to pay double rent), insert—
18A
1
Section 18 does not apply if the lease is an occupation contract in relation to a dwelling in Wales.
2
In this section, the following terms have the same meaning as in the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 1)
a
“occupation contract” (see section 7 of that Act), and
b
“dwelling” (see section 246 of that Act).