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Part 1Tenancy reform

Chapter 7Miscellaneous

60Remedying of hazards occurring in dwelling-houses in England

(1)

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is amended as follows.

(2)

In section 10A (remedying of hazards occurring in dwellings let on social housing leases)—

(a)

in the heading, for “dwellings let on relevant social housing leases” substitute “dwelling-houses in England”;

(b)

for subsection (1) substitute—

“(1)

This section applies to a lease of a dwelling-house in England if either of the following applies—

(a)

the lease is a lease for a term of less than 7 years, or

(b)

the lease is of a kind mentioned in section 13(1A), (1AA) or (1AB);

but this is subject to subsection (1A).

(1A)

This section does not apply to any lease of a kind mentioned in section 14 (exceptions).”;

(c)

in subsection (3), for “dwelling” substitute “dwelling-house”;

(d)

after subsection (5) insert—

“(5A)

For the purposes of subsection (1) it is immaterial that the lease also demises other property (which may consist of or include one or more other dwelling-houses).

(5B)

In determining for the purposes of subsection (1)(a) whether a lease is for a term of less than 7 years—

(a)

any part of the term falling before the grant or creation is to be ignored and the lease is to be treated as a lease for a term commencing with the grant or creation;

(b)

a lease which is determinable at the option of the lessor before the expiry of 7 years from the commencement of the term is to be treated as a lease for a term of less than 7 years;

(c)

a lease (other than one to which paragraph (b) applies) is not to be treated as a lease for a term of less than 7 years if it confers on the lessee an option for renewal for a term which, together with the original term, amounts to 7 years or more.”;

(e)

omit subsection (6);

(f)

in subsection (7)—

(i)

for the definitions of “lease”, “lessor” and “lessee” substitute—

““lease” does not include a mortgage term;

“lease of a dwelling-house” means a lease by which a building or part of a building is let wholly or mainly as a private residence, and “dwelling-house” means that building or part of a building, together with any yard, garden, outhouses and appurtenances belonging to it or usually enjoyed with it;

“lessee” means the person for the time being entitled to the term of a lease;

“lessor” means the person for the time being entitled to the reversion expectant on a lease;”;

(ii)

omit the definitions of “low cost home ownership accommodation” and “social housing”.

(3)

In section 10B (regulations under section 10A: supplementary provision)—

(a)

in subsection (1)(a), for the words from “42” to “2023” substitute “60 of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025”;

(b)

in subsection (3)(b)(i), for “dwelling” substitute “dwelling-house”;

(c)

for subsection (4)(a) substitute—

“(a)

limit the application of section 10A by reference to leases or dwelling-houses of particular descriptions;”;

(d)

omit subsection (6).

(4)

In section 39 (index of defined expressions), for the entry for “dwelling-house” substitute—

“dwelling-house—

(in the provisions relating to remedying of hazards)

section 10A

(in the provisions relating to repairing obligations)

section 16”.

“dwelling-house—
(in the provisions relating to remedying of hazards)	section 10A
(in the provisions relating to repairing obligations)	section 16”.