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Law of Property Act 2000
122Lessee to give notice of ejectment to lessor
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122 Lessee to give notice of ejectment to lessor
(1) A lessee:
(a) to whom there is delivered a writ, originating summons or
other process for the recovery of premises leased to or held
by the lessee; or
(b) who knows that a writ, originating summons or other process
for the recovery of the premises has been served,
must immediately give notice to the lessor or the lessor's agent of
the delivery or service of the process.
(2) If the lessee fails to give notice to the lessor or lessor's agent under
subsection (1), the lessee is liable to the person from whom the
lessee holds the land for any damages sustained by the person
because of the lessee's failure to give notice.
(3) Damages recoverable under subsection (2) may be recovered by
proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction.