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Retail Leases Act 2003
7When retail premises lease is entered into or assigned
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7 When retail premises lease is entered into or assigned
For the purposes of this Act, a retail premises lease is entered into or assigned when—
(a) under the lease or assignment, the tenant enters into possession of the premises with the consent of the landlord; or
(b) under the lease or assignment, the tenant begins to pay rent for the premises; or
(c) the lease or assignment has been signed by all of the parties to it—
whichever first occurs.