Glen Davis Act 1939
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16 Leases
16 Leases
(1) The Minister may lease any land acquired by him under this Act, subject to such reservations and conditions and for such term as he may think fit.
(2) Every lease made under this section shall be made to take effect in possession not later than three months after its date.
(3)
(a) Every lease made under this section shall reserve the best rent that can reasonably be obtained regard being had to the circumstances of the case.
(b) This subsection shall not apply to or in respect of a lease where, in the opinion of the Minister, the land comprised in the lease is to be used exclusively for charitable, patriotic or other public purposes.
(4) Every lease made under this section shall contain a condition of re-entry on the rent not being paid within a time therein specified, and the covenants implied by section eighty-four of the Conveyancing Act 1919–1939 shall not be excluded therefrom.
(5) Every lease made under this section shall be in writing and shall, subject to this section, contain such provisions as the Minister thinks fit and shall include a provision that the land, and buildings (if any), or any part thereof shall not be sublet and the lease shall not be assigned without the leave of the Minister, which leave the Minister may in his absolute discretion grant or withhold.