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Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001
138Relocation for repairs, refurbishment, redevelopment or
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138 Relocation for repairs, refurbishment, redevelopment or
extension
(1) The lessor must not use a provision of a lease that allows the tenant
to be relocated within the shopping centre because of proposed
repairs or a proposed refurbishment, redevelopment or extension
unless—
(a) the proposed repairs, refurbishment, redevelopment or
extension of the shopping centre that contains the tenant’s
premises cannot practicably be carried out without vacant
possession of the tenant’s premises; and
(b) the lessor presents the tenant with a plan for the repairs,
refurbishment, redevelopment or extension.
(2) If the lessor uses a provision of a lease that allows the tenant to be
relocated within the shopping centre, the lessor must ensure that the
proposed repairs, refurbishment, redevelopment or extension is
carried out within a reasonable time after the relocation of the tenant.