Retail Shop Leases Act 1994
sec.52Requirements for resolution
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sec.52 Requirements for resolution
A resolution is passed by the eligible lessees of a retail shopping centre if— the resolution is put to a vote of the eligible lessees by 1 or more of the lessees or the lessor; and at least 7 days before the vote is taken, each eligible lessee is given a written notice that includes— the terms of the resolution; and information about how and when the vote is to be taken; and voting is by secret ballot on the basis of 1 vote for each eligible shop in the centre; and each eligible lessee is allowed to vote on that basis; and votes are cast by eligible lessees representing at least 50% of the number of eligible shops; and the resolution is supported by at least 75% of the eligible lessees who voted; and each person who casts a vote may scrutinise the counting of votes. s 52 amd 2000 No. 19 s 26
- (a) the resolution is put to a vote of the eligible lessees by 1 or more of the lessees or the lessor; and
- (b) at least 7 days before the vote is taken, each eligible lessee is given a written notice that includes— (i) the terms of the resolution; and (ii) information about how and when the vote is to be taken; and
- (i) the terms of the resolution; and
- (ii) information about how and when the vote is to be taken; and
- (c) voting is by secret ballot on the basis of 1 vote for each eligible shop in the centre; and
- (d) each eligible lessee is allowed to vote on that basis; and
- (e) votes are cast by eligible lessees representing at least 50% of the number of eligible shops; and
- (f) the resolution is supported by at least 75% of the eligible lessees who voted; and
- (g) each person who casts a vote may scrutinise the counting of votes.
- (i) the terms of the resolution; and
- (ii) information about how and when the vote is to be taken; and