65Alternative to distress on goods of under-tenant or lodger

65 Alternative to distress on goods of under-tenant or lodger

(1)  In cases where the rent of the immediate tenant of the superior landlord is in arrear, it shall be lawful for such superior landlord to serve personally upon any under-tenant or lodger a notice in writing –

(a) stating the amount of such arrears of rent; and

(b) requiring all future payments of rent, whether the same has already accrued due or not, by such under-tenant or lodger to be made direct to the superior landlord giving such notice until such arrears shall have been fully paid.

(2)  Upon the service as aforesaid of such notice the superior landlord shall have the right to recover, receive, and give a discharge for such rent from such under-tenant or lodger.