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Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001
127Issue of warrants for eviction
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127 Issue of warrants for eviction
On application by the lessor, the Magistrates Court must issue a
warrant for eviction in relation to the lease if—
(a) the court has made an order under section 123 (Confirmation of
contested termination) or section 124 (Confirmation of
uncontested termination) confirming termination of the lease;
and
(b) the order stated that, if the tenant did not vacate the premises as
required, the lessor could apply to the Magistrates Court for the
issue of a warrant for the eviction of the tenant; and
(c) the tenant did not vacate the premises as required and continues
to occupy the premises in contravention of the order.