Trusts Act 2025
sec.249Application of general powers in relation to existing trust property
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sec.249 Application of general powers in relation to existing trust property
To remove any doubt, it is declared that the powers conferred on a trustee in relation to trust property under section 82 apply in relation to trust property held by a trustee immediately before the commencement. Without limiting subsection (1), the powers mentioned in section 82(2)(b) and (c) to renew, extend or vary a lease or mortgage of trust property apply in relation to a lease or mortgage in existence immediately before the commencement. (sec.249-ssec.1) To remove any doubt, it is declared that the powers conferred on a trustee in relation to trust property under section 82 apply in relation to trust property held by a trustee immediately before the commencement. (sec.249-ssec.2) Without limiting subsection (1), the powers mentioned in section 82(2)(b) and (c) to renew, extend or vary a lease or mortgage of trust property apply in relation to a lease or mortgage in existence immediately before the commencement.