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Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001
122Procedure for termination of lease by lessor etc
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122 Procedure for termination of lease by lessor etc
(1) If the lessor has a right to terminate the lease, the lessor may give
written notice of termination to the tenant (the termination notice).
(2) Within 14 days after being given the termination notice (the allowed
period), the tenant may—
(a) contest the termination by application to the Magistrates Court;
or
(b) agree to the termination by written notice to the lessor.
(3) The termination takes effect in accordance with the terms of the
termination notice if, within the allowed period, the tenant—
(a) does not contest the termination by application to the
Magistrates Court; or
(b) agrees to the termination by written notice to the lessor.
(4) If the tenant contests the termination by application to the Magistrates
Court within the allowed period—
(a) the termination does not have effect unless it is confirmed by the
Magistrates Court; and
(b) if the termination is confirmed—it has effect on the day ordered
by the court.
(5) The lease may be terminated by the lessor only in accordance with
this section.
(6) If the tenant is in possession of the premises, the lessor may enter the
premises to recover possession of the premises only—
(a) under a court order or warrant; or
(b) if the lease has been terminated in accordance with this section.