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Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001
85Damaged premises able to be used
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85 Damaged premises able to be used
(a) leased premises are, or the building containing the premises is,
damaged; and
(b) the tenant can use the premises (fully or in part) for their normal
purpose despite the damage.
(2) The tenant must not refuse to pay rent or outgoings while the premises
are, or the building is, damaged unless the Magistrates Court decides
otherwise.
(3) The tenant may apply to the Magistrates Court for an order for
payment of a lower amount of rent or outgoings than is required by
the lessor.
(4) This section does not apply to the extent (if any) to which the lessor
and tenant agree to the payment, or reduced payment, of rent or
outgoings after the premises are, or the building is, damaged.