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Leases (Commercial and Retail) Act 2001
88Notice of lessor’s intentions regarding repair
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88 Notice of lessor’s intentions regarding repair
If leased premises are, or a building that contains the premises is,
damaged in a material way, the lessor must tell the tenant in writing,
within 2 months after the day, or last day, the damage happened—
(a) that the lessor reasonably considers repair of the premises or
building is impracticable, and intends not to repair the premises
or building; or
(b) that the lessor intends to repair or reinstate the premises or
building between starting and finishing dates approximately
stated in the notice.