Антидискриминациско право

February 16, 2017

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-1"><num>PART 1</num><heading>Introductory provisions</heading><section eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Overview</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Act enables the matter of relief from pa

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1"><num>1</num><heading>Overview</heading><subsection eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Act enables the matter of relief from payment of protected rent debts due from the tenant to the landlord under a busi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Act enables the matter of relief from payment of protected rent debts due from the tenant to the landlord under a business tenancy to be resolved by arbitration (if not resolved by a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this Act—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sections 2 to 6 define for the purposes of this Act the terms “protected rent debt”, “the matter o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>sections 2 to 6 define for the purposes of this Act the terms “protected rent debt”, “the matter of relief from payment” and other key terms used in this Act;</content></le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>Part 2 provides for statutory arbitration between the landlord and the tenant under a business tenancy in relation to the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>Part 3 provides for temporary restrictions on the availability of certain remedies and insolvency arrangements that would otherwise be available in relation to a protected rent

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-1-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Nothing in this Act is to be taken as—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>affecting the capacity of the parties to a business tenancy to resolve b

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>affecting the capacity of the parties to a business tenancy to resolve by agreement, at any time, the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt (or any other matte

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-1-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>preventing an agreement resolving the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt from having effect or being enforced.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2"><num>2</num><heading>“Rent” and “business tenancy”</heading><subsection eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-rent" eId="term-rent">Rent</term>”, in relation to a business tenancy, means an a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-rent" eId="term-rent">Rent</term>”, in relation to a business tenancy, means an amount consisting of one or more of the following—</intro><level class="para1" eId

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>an amount payable by the tenant to the landlord under the tenancy for possession and use of the premises comprised in the tenancy (whether described as rent or otherwise);<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an amount payable by the tenant to the landlord under the tenancy as a service charge;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>interest on an unpaid amount within paragraph <ref href="#section-2-1-a">(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-2-1-b">(b)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-2-1">(1)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a reference to an amount includes any VAT chargeable on that

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a reference to an amount includes any VAT chargeable on that amount;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a reference to the landlord includes a person acting for the landlord (such as a managing agent);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-service-charge" eId="term-service-charge">service charge</term>” means an amount—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-2-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-2-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>which is payable (directly or indirectly) for services, repairs, maintenance, improvements, insurance costs or the landlord’s management costs (including management costs of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-2-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>which is a fixed amount or an amount that varies or may vary according to the relevant costs (or a combination of the two).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-2-2-c">(2)(c)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-insurance-costs" eId="term-insuranc

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-insurance-costs" eId="term-insurance-costs">insurance costs</term>” includes costs incurred by the landlord in connection with insuring against loss of ren

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-2-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the premises comprised in the tenancy, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-2-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>any common parts of a property which includes those premises,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-2-3-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-costs" eId="term-the-relevant-costs">the relevant costs</term>” means the costs or estimated costs incurred or to be incurred by or on behalf

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-2-3-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-costs" eId="term-costs">costs</term>” includes overheads, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-2-3-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>costs are relevant costs in relation to a service charge whether they are incurred, or to be incurred, in the period for which the service charge is payable or in an earlie

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-4"><num>(4)</num><content>An amount drawn down by the landlord from a tenancy deposit to meet the whole or part of a rent debt is to be treated as unpaid rent due from the tenant to the landlord (and such rent is

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-5"><num>(5)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-business-tenancy" eId="term-business-tenancy">Business tenancy</term>” means a tenancy to which Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 applies.</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-6"><num>(6)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-english-business-tenancy" eId="term-english-business-tenancy">English business tenancy</term>” means a business tenancy comprising premises in England.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-2-7"><num>(7)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-welsh-business-tenancy" eId="term-welsh-business-tenancy">Welsh business tenancy</term>” means a business tenancy comprising premises in Wales.</content></subse

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3"><num>3</num><heading>“Protected rent debt”</heading><subsection eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A “protected rent debt” is a debt under a business tenancy consisting of unpaid protected rent.</content><

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A “protected rent debt” is a debt under a business tenancy consisting of unpaid protected rent.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Rent due under the tenancy is “protected rent” if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the tenancy was adversely affected by coronavirus (see secti

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the tenancy was adversely affected by coronavirus (see section 4), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-3-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the rent is attributable to a period of occupation by the tenant for, or for a period within, the protected period applying to the tenancy (see section 5).</content></level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Rent consisting of interest on an unpaid amount within section 2<ref href="#section-2-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> or <ref href="#section-2-1-b">(b)</ref> is to be regarded for the purposes of subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A period of occupation by the tenant that began, or ended, at a time during a particular day is to be treated as including the whole of that day.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-5"><num>(5)</num><content>If any rent due under the tenancy is attributable to a period of occupation by the tenant of which only part is of the description in subsection <ref href="#section-3-2-b">(2)(b)</ref>, t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-3-6"><num>(6)</num><content>An amount treated by section 2(4) as unpaid rent is to be regarded as unpaid protected rent if the rent debt that was satisfied (in whole or part) by drawing it down from the tenancy depo

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4"><num>4</num><heading>“Adversely affected by coronavirus”</heading><subsection eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A business tenancy was “<term refersTo="#term-adversely-affected-by-coronavirus" eId="term-adverse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>A business tenancy was “<term refersTo="#term-adversely-affected-by-coronavirus" eId="term-adversely-affected-by-coronavirus">adversely affected by coronavirus</term>” for the purposes of s

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the whole or part of the business carried on by the tenant at or from the premises comprised in the tenancy, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the whole or part of those premises,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>For this purpose—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-closure-requirement" eId="term-closure-requirement">closure requirement<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-closure-requirement" eId="term-closure-requirement">closure requirement</term>” means a requirement imposed by coronavirus regulations which is expressed a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-4-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to close businesses, or parts of businesses, of a specified description, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-4-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>to close premises, or parts of premises, of a specified description; and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-relevant-period" eId="term-relevant-period">relevant period</term>” means a period beginning at or after 2 p.m. on 21 March 2020 and ending at or before—</

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-4-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>11.55 p.m. on 18 July 2021, for English business tenancies, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-4-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>6 a.m. on 7 August 2021, for Welsh business tenancies.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A requirement expressed as an obligation to close businesses or premises of a specified description, or parts of businesses or premises of a specified description, every day at particular

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-4"><num>(4)</num><content>It is immaterial for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-4-2-a">(2)(a)</ref> that specific limited activities were (as an exception) allowed by the regulations to be carried on

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Where the premises comprised in the tenancy were occupied by the tenant for the purposes of a business not carried on solely at or from those premises, the reference in subsection <ref hr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-4-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-coronavirus-regulations" eId="term-coronavirus-regulations">coronavirus regulations</term>” means regulations—</intro><level class="para1" eId="se

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made under section 45C of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (whether or not also made under any other power), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-4-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>expressed to be made in response to the threat to public health posed by the incidence or spread of coronavirus.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5"><num>5</num><heading>“Protected period”</heading><subsection eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The “<term refersTo="#term-protected-period" eId="term-protected-period">protected period</term>”, in relation to a

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The “<term refersTo="#term-protected-period" eId="term-protected-period">protected period</term>”, in relation to a business tenancy adversely affected by coronavirus, is the period beginni

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>where the business tenancy comprises premises in England—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-5-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>if subsection <ref href="#section-5-2">(

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-5-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>if subsection <ref href="#section-5-2">(2)</ref> identifies a day earlier than 18 July 2021, that day, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-5-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>in any other case, 18 July 2021;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-1-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>where the business tenancy comprises premises in Wales—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-5-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>if subsection <ref href="#section-5-2">(2)

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-5-1-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>if subsection <ref href="#section-5-2">(2)</ref> identifies a day earlier than 7 August 2021, that day, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-5-1-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>in any other case, 7 August 2021.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The relevant day for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-5-1-a-i">(1)(a)(i)</ref> or <ref href="#section-5-1-b-i">(b)(i)</ref> is the last day on which (or for part of which)—</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the whole or part of the business carried on by the tenant at or from the premises, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the whole or part of those premises,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In subsection <ref href="#section-5-2">(2)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-specific-coronavirus-restriction" eId="term-specific-coronavirus-restriction">specific coronavirus restriction</term>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the way a business, or a part of a business, of any specified description was to be carried on, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the way any premises, or any part of premises, of a specified description were or was to be used.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>But for the purposes of subsection (3)—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requirements to display or provide information on premises (or parts of

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>requirements to display or provide information on premises (or parts of premises), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-5-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>restrictions applying more generally than to specific descriptions of businesses or premises (or parts of businesses or premises),</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-5-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-closure-requirement" eId="term-closure-requirement">closure requirement</term>” and “<term refersTo="#term-coronavirus-regulations" eId="term-corona

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6"><num>6</num><heading>“The matter of relief from payment”</heading><subsection eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>References to the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt are to all issues relatin

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>References to the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt are to all issues relating to the questions—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><cont

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>whether there is a protected rent debt of any amount, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if so, whether the tenant should be given relief from payment of that debt and, if so, what relief.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-6-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>“<term refersTo="#term-relief-from-payment" eId="term-relief-from-payment">Relief from payment</term>”, in relation to a protected rent debt, means any one or more of the following—</in

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>writing off the whole or any part of the debt;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>giving time to pay the whole or any part of the debt, including by allowing the whole or any part of the debt to be paid by instalments;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-6-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>reducing (including to zero) any interest otherwise payable by the tenant under the terms of the tenancy in relation to the whole or any part of the debt.</content></level>

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-2"><num>PART 2</num><heading>Arbitration</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-approved-arbitration-bodies"><heading

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-approved-arbitration-bodies"><heading>Approved arbitration bodies</heading><section eId="section-7"><nu

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7"><num>7</num><heading>Approval of arbitration bodies</heading><subsection eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may approve one or more bodies to carry out the functions under section 8 (and

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may approve one or more bodies to carry out the functions under section 8 (and a body which is for the time being so approved is referred to in this Act as an “appr

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State may only approve a body which the Secretary of State considers to be suitable to carry out those functions.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State may withdraw an approval given under subsection <ref href="#section-7-1">(1)</ref> if the Secretary of State considers that the body is no longer suitable to carry

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where the Secretary of State proposes to withdraw an approval given under subsection <ref href="#section-7-1">(1)</ref>, the Secretary of State must notify the body in question and give t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Where an approval given under subsection <ref href="#section-7-1">(1)</ref> is withdrawn from a body, the Secretary of State must make arrangements relating to—</intro><level class="par

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the repayment of any fees or expenses already paid to the body (if any), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-7-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the body’s entitlement (if any) to fees or expenses.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The withdrawal of an approval given under subsection <ref href="#section-7-1">(1)</ref> does not affect the validity of anything done by or in relation to the body in question before that

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-7-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The Secretary of State must maintain and publish a list of approved arbitration bodies.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8"><num>8</num><heading>Functions of approved arbitration bodies</heading><subsection eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An approved arbitration body has the following functions—</intro><level class="para1" eId

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>An approved arbitration body has the following functions—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>to maintain a list of arbitrators who—</intro><leve

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>to maintain a list of arbitrators who—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-8-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>are available to act as arbitrators under this Part (whethe

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-8-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>are available to act as arbitrators under this Part (whether alone or as a member of a panel of arbitrators), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-8-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>appear to the body to be suitable, by virtue of their qualifications or experience, to act as such,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to appoint an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators from that list to deal with the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt referred to the body for arbitration und

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where an arbitrator appointed by the body resigns, dies or otherwise ceases to hold office, to appoint another arbitrator from that list to fill the vacancy,</content></lev

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>to set, collect and pay its fees and the fees of an arbitrator appointed by it,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>to oversee any arbitration in relation to which it has appointed an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content>to remove an arbitrator appointed by it from a case on any one of the grounds in subsection <ref href="#section-8-2">(2)</ref>.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The grounds for removal are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to the impartiali

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>that circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to the impartiality or independence of the arbitrator,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>that the arbitrator does not possess the qualifications required for the arbitration,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>that the arbitrator is physically or mentally incapable of conducting the arbitration or there are justifiable doubts as to their capacity to do so, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>that the arbitrator has refused or failed to properly conduct the arbitration, or to use all reasonable despatch in conducting the proceedings or making an award, and that subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-3"><num>(3)</num><content>An approved arbitration body must ensure that an arbitrator or panel of arbitrators appointed by it under subsection <ref href="#section-8-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> is independent from the partie

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Where an arbitrator resigns, dies or otherwise ceases to hold office, an approved arbitration body must make arrangements relating to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-8-4-a"><n

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the repayment of any fees or expenses already paid to the arbitrator (if any), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the arbitrator’s entitlement (if any) to fees or expenses.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Where requested by, or as agreed with, the Secretary of State, an approved arbitration body must provide a report to the Secretary of State containing details of—</intro><level class="p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the exercise by the approved body of its functions under this section, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-8-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any arbitrations overseen by the approved body under subsection <ref href="#section-8-1-e">(1)(e)</ref>, including the progress of, and any awards made in relation to, such arb

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-8-6"><num>(6)</num><content>An approved arbitration body must publish on its website the fees payable in relation to arbitrations referred to it under this Part.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-references-to-arbitration-by-tenant-or-landlord"><heading>References to arbitration by tenant or landlo

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9"><num>9</num><heading>Period for making a reference to arbitration</heading><subsection eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where the tenant and the landlord under a business tenancy are not

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where the tenant and the landlord under a business tenancy are not in agreement as to the resolution of the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt.</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-2"><num>(2)</num><content>A reference to arbitration may be made by either the tenant or the landlord within the period of six months beginning with the day on which this Act is passed.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument extend the period allowed by subsection <ref href="#section-9-2">(2)</ref> for making references to arbitration in the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>English business tenancies,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>Welsh business tenancies, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-9-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>English business tenancies and Welsh business tenancies.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-9-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-9-3">(3)</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10"><num>10</num><heading>Requirements for making a reference to arbitration</heading><subsection eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before making a reference to arbitration—</intro><level class="para1" eId="s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Before making a reference to arbitration—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the tenant or landlord must notify the other party (“<term refersTo

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the tenant or landlord must notify the other party (“<term refersTo="#term-the-respondent" eId="term-the-respondent">the respondent</term>”) of their intention to make a refer

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the respondent may, within 14 days of receipt of the notification under paragraph <ref href="#section-10-1-a">(a)</ref>, submit a response.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>A reference to arbitration must not be made before—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the end of the period of 14 days after the day on which t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the end of the period of 14 days after the day on which the response under subsection <ref href="#section-10-1-b">(1)(b)</ref> is received, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if no such response is received, the end of the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the notification under subsection <ref href="#section-10-1-a">(1)(a)</ref> is

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A reference to arbitration may not be made, an arbitrator may not be appointed, and no formal proposal under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-4">(4)<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a company voluntary arrangement which relates to any protected rent debt that has been approved under section 4 of the Insolvency Act 1986,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an individual voluntary arrangement which relates to any protected rent debt that has been approved under section 258 of that Act, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a compromise or arrangement which relates to any protected rent debt that has been sanctioned under section 899 or 901F of the Companies Act 2006.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-4"><num>(4)</num><content>A reference to arbitration must be made to an approved arbitration body.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>After a reference to arbitration has been made, an arbitrator may not be appointed, and no formal proposal under section 11<ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-4">

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>a company voluntary arrangement which relates to any protected rent debt that has been proposed and is awaiting a decision under section 4 of the Insolvency Act 1986,</con

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>an individual voluntary arrangement which relates to any protected rent debt that has been proposed and is awaiting a decision under section 258 of that Act, or</content><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-10-5-c"><num>(c)</num><content>a compromise or arrangement which relates to any protected rent debt that has been applied for and is awaiting a decision under section 899 or 901F of the Companies Act 2006.<

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-10-6"><num>(6)</num><content>This section, so far as relating to a company voluntary arrangement and a compromise or arrangement under section 899 or 901F of the Companies Act 2006, applies to limited liability part

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-proposals-for-resolving-the-matter-of-relief-from-payment"><heading>Proposals for resolving the matter

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11"><num>11</num><heading>Proposals for resolving the matter of relief from payment</heading><subsection eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A reference to arbitration must include a formal proposal for resolving

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-1"><num>(1)</num><content>A reference to arbitration must include a formal proposal for resolving the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The other party to the arbitration may put forward a formal proposal in response within the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the proposal under subsection <ref href="#se

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A formal proposal under subsection <ref href="#section-11-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> must be accompanied by supporting evidence.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Each party may put forward a revised formal proposal within the period of 28 days beginning with the day on which the party gives a formal proposal to the other party under subsection <r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-5"><num>(5)</num><content>A revised formal proposal must be accompanied by any further supporting evidence.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>The periods in subsections <ref href="#section-11-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-11-4">(4)</ref> may be extended—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by agreement between the parties, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>by the arbitrator where the arbitrator considers that it would be reasonable in all the circumstances.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-11-7"><num>(7)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-formal-proposal" eId="term-formal-proposal">formal proposal</term>” means a proposal which is—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-7-a"><num>(a)</num><content>made on the assumption that the reference is not dismissed for a reason set out in section 13(2) or (3),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-7-b"><num>(b)</num><content>expressed to be made for the purposes of this section, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-11-7-c"><num>(c)</num><content>given to the other party and the arbitrator.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12"><num>12</num><heading>Written statements</heading><subsection eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies to any written statement provided to the arbitrator by a party (whether made by the party

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies to any written statement provided to the arbitrator by a party (whether made by the party or another person) which relates to a matter relevant to the arbitration.</

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The written statement must be verified by a statement of truth.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-12-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The written statement may be disregarded by the arbitrator if it is not so verified.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-arbitration-awards"><heading>Arbitration awards</heading><section eId="section-13"><num>13</num><headin

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13"><num>13</num><heading>Arbitration awards available</heading><subsection eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section sets out the awards open to the arbitrator on a reference under this Part.</content

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section sets out the awards open to the arbitrator on a reference under this Part.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>If the arbitrator determines that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the parties have by agreement resolved the matter of relief from payment o

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the parties have by agreement resolved the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt before the reference was made,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the tenancy in question is not a business tenancy, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>there is no protected rent debt,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>If, after assessing the viability of the tenant’s business, the arbitrator determines that (at the time of the assessment) the business—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is not viable, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>would not be viable even if the tenant were to be given relief from payment of any kind,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>Subsection (5) applies if, after making that assessment, the arbitrator determines that (at the time of the assessment) the business—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is viable, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>would become viable if the tenant were to be given relief from payment of any kind.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-13-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>In that case the arbitrator must resolve the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt by—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>consi

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>considering whether the tenant should receive any relief from payment and, if so, what relief, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-13-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>making an award in accordance with section 14.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14"><num>14</num><heading>Arbitrator’s award on the matter of relief from payment</heading><subsection eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where the arbitrator is considering how to resolve t

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where the arbitrator is considering how to resolve the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt as required by section 13(5).</content></subsection

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Before determining what award to make the arbitrator must consider any final proposal put forward to it by a party under section 11.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Where both parties put forward final proposals under section 11—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the arbitrator considers that both propos

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>if the arbitrator considers that both proposals are consistent with the principles in section 15, the arbitrator must make the award set out in whichever of them the arbitrato

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if the arbitrator considers that one proposal is consistent with the principles in section 15 but the other is not, the arbitrator must make the award set out in the proposal

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where only the party making the reference to arbitration puts forward a final proposal under section 11, the arbitrator must make the award set out in the proposal if the arbitrator cons

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Otherwise, the arbitrator must make whatever award the arbitrator considers appropriate (applying the principles in section 15).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-6"><num>(6)</num><intro>An award under this section may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give the tenant relief from payment of the debt as set out in the award, or<

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-6-a"><num>(a)</num><content>give the tenant relief from payment of the debt as set out in the award, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-6-b"><num>(b)</num><content>state that the tenant is to be given no relief from payment of the debt.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Where an award under subsection <ref href="#section-14-6-a">(6)(a)</ref> gives the tenant time to pay an amount (including an instalment), the payment date must be within the period of 2

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-8"><num>(8)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-14-7">(7)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-the-payment-date" eId="term-the-payment-date">the payment date</term>” means the day specified in the award as th

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-9"><num>(9)</num><content>An award giving the tenant relief from payment of a protected rent debt is to be taken as altering the effect of the terms of tenancy in relation to the protected rent constituting the d

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>Subsection <ref href="#section-14-9">(9)</ref> means, in particular, that—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-10-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the tenant is not to be regarded

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-10-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>the tenant is not to be regarded as in breach of covenant by virtue of—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-14-10-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>non-payment of an amou

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-14-10-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>non-payment of an amount written off by the award, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-14-10-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>failure to pay an amount payable under the terms of the award before it falls due under those terms;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>a guarantor of the tenant’s obligation to pay rent, or a former tenant who is otherwise liable for a failure by the tenant to pay rent, is not liable in respect of anything m

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-10-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>a person other than the tenant who is liable for the payment of rent on an indemnity basis is not liable—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-14-10-c-i"><num>(i)</num>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-14-10-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>to pay any unpaid protected rent written off by the award, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-14-10-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>to pay an amount payable under the terms of the award before it falls due under those terms;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-10-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any amount payable under the terms of the award is to be treated for the purposes of the tenancy as rent payable under the tenancy.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-14-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-final-proposal" eId="term-final-proposal">final proposal</term>” means—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-14-11-a"><num>(a)</num><conten

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the revised formal proposal put forward by a party under section 11(4), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-14-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>if there is no revised formal proposal put forward by a party, the formal proposal put forward by the party under section 11(1) or (2).</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15"><num>15</num><heading>Arbitrator’s principles</heading><subsection eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The principles in this section are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><int

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The principles in this section are—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>that any award should be aimed at—</intro><level class="para2" eId="sec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>that any award should be aimed at—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-15-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>preserving (in a case falling within section 13<ref href="#se

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-15-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>preserving (in a case falling within section 13<ref href="#section-13-4-a">(4)(a)</ref>), or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-15-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>restoring and preserving (in a case falling within section 13<ref href="#section-13-4-b">(4)(b)</ref>),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-15-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>that the tenant should, so far as it is consistent with the principle in paragraph <ref href="#section-15-1-a">(a)</ref> to do so, be required to meet its obligations as regar

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In considering the viability of the tenant’s business and the landlord’s solvency for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-15-1">(1)</ref>, the arbitrator must disregard anythi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-15-3"><num>(3)</num><content>For the purposes of this section, the landlord is “solvent” unless the landlord is, or is likely to become, unable to pay their debts as they fall due.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16"><num>16</num><heading>Arbitrator: assessment of “viability” and “solvency”</heading><subsection eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In assessing the viability of the business of the tenant, the arbitrator must,

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In assessing the viability of the business of the tenant, the arbitrator must, so far as known, have regard to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the assets and liabilities of the tenant, including any other tenancies to which the tenant is a party,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the previous rental payments made under the business tenancy from the tenant to the landlord,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>the impact of coronavirus on the business of the tenant, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>any other information relating to the financial position of the tenant that the arbitrator considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In assessing the solvency of the landlord, the arbitrator must, so far as known, have regard to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the assets a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the assets and liabilities of the landlord, including any other tenancies to which the landlord is a party, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>any other information relating to the financial position of the landlord that the arbitrator considers appropriate.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-16-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In making an assessment under subsection <ref href="#section-16-1">(1)</ref> or <ref href="#section-16-2">(2)</ref>, the arbitrator must disregard the possibility of the tenant or the land

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>borrowing money, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-16-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>restructuring its business.</content></level>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17"><num>17</num><heading>Timing of arbitrator’s award</heading><subsection eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-17-2">(2)</ref>, the arbitrator must make an award under sec

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Subject to subsection <ref href="#section-17-2">(2)</ref>, the arbitrator must make an award under section 14 as soon as reasonably practicable after—</intro><level class="para1" eId="

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where both parties have put forward a final proposal, the day on which the latest final proposal is received, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>otherwise, the last day on which a party may put forward a revised formal proposal (see section 11<ref href="#section-11-4">(4)</ref>).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where an oral hearing is held (see section 20), the arbitrator must make an award within the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the hearing concludes.</content></subse

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The period in subsection <ref href="#section-17-2">(2)</ref> may be extended—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by agreement between the partie

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by agreement between the parties, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-17-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>by the arbitrator where the arbitrator considers that it would be reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-17-4"><num>(4)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-final-proposal" eId="term-final-proposal">final proposal</term>” has the same meaning as in section 14<ref href="#section-14-11">(11)</ref>.</c

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18"><num>18</num><heading>Publication of award</heading><subsection eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies when the arbitrator has made an award on a reference under this Part.</content></su

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies when the arbitrator has made an award on a reference under this Part.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The arbitrator must publish the award together with the reasons for making it, subject as follows.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The arbitrator must exclude confidential information from anything published under this section, unless the arbitrator has been notified by the person to whom it relates that the person

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-18-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In subsection (3) “<term refersTo="#term-confidential-information" eId="term-confidential-information">confidential information</term>” means information which the arbitrator is satisfied

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>commercial information relating to a party or to any other person the disclosure of which would, or might, significantly harm the legitimate business interests of the person t

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-18-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>information relating to the private affairs of an individual the disclosure of which would, or might, significantly harm that individual’s interests.</content></level>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-arbitration-fees-and-oral-hearings"><heading>Arbitration fees and oral hearings</heading><section eId="

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19"><num>19</num><heading>Arbitration fees and expenses</heading><subsection eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this section references to arbitration fees are to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-1

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this section references to arbitration fees are to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-19-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the arbitrator’s fees and expenses (including any oral

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the arbitrator’s fees and expenses (including any oral hearing fees), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-19-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the fees and expenses of any approved arbitration body concerned.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument specify limits on arbitration fees, which may differ depending on the amount of protected rent debt in question.</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-3"><num>(3)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection <ref href="#section-19-2">(2)</ref> is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The applicant must pay arbitration fees (other than oral hearing fees) in advance of the arbitration taking place.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-5"><num>(5)</num><content>When the arbitrator makes an award under section 13 or 14, the arbitrator must (subject to subsection (6)) also make an award requiring the other party to reimburse the applicant for hal

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The general rule in subsection (5) does not apply if the arbitrator considers it more appropriate in the circumstances of the case to award a different proportion (which may be zero).</p

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Except as provided by subsection (5) and section 20(6), the parties must meet their own legal or other costs.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-8"><num>(8)</num><content>Legal or other costs incurred in connection with arbitration (including arbitration fees) are not recoverable by virtue of any term of the business tenancy concerned.</content></subs

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-19-9"><num>(9)</num><content>In this section, “<term refersTo="#term-applicant" eId="term-applicant">applicant</term>” means the party which made the reference to arbitration.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20"><num>20</num><heading>Oral hearings</heading><subsection eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An oral hearing must be held where either or both of the parties make a request to the arbitrator.</content></s

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-1"><num>(1)</num><content>An oral hearing must be held where either or both of the parties make a request to the arbitrator.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-2"><num>(2)</num><content>An oral hearing must be held within the period of 14 days beginning with the day on which the arbitrator receives a request under subsection <ref href="#section-20-1">(1)</ref>.</con

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The period in subsection <ref href="#section-20-2">(2)</ref> may be extended—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-20-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by agreement between the partie

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>by agreement between the parties, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-20-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>by the arbitrator where the arbitrator considers that it would be reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-4"><num>(4)</num><content>Where both parties request an oral hearing, the parties are jointly and severally liable to pay the hearing fees in advance.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Where one of the parties requests an oral hearing, that party must pay the hearing fees in advance.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-6"><num>(6)</num><content>When the arbitrator makes an award under section 13 or 14, the arbitrator must (subject to subsection (7)) also make an award requiring the other party to reimburse the applicant for hal

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-7"><num>(7)</num><content>The general rule in subsection (6) does not apply if the arbitrator considers it more appropriate in all the circumstances to award a different proportion (which may be zero).</conte

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-20-8"><num>(8)</num><content>An oral hearing must be held in public unless the parties agree otherwise.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-guidance"><heading>Guidance</heading><section eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Guidance</heading>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21"><num>21</num><heading>Guidance</heading><subsection eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Secretary of State may issue guidance to—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arbitrators about the exercise of their functions under this Pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>arbitrators about the exercise of their functions under this Part, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-21-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>tenants and landlords about making a reference to arbitration under this Part.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-2"><num>(2)</num><content>The Secretary of State may revise any guidance issued under this section.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-21-3"><num>(3)</num><content>The Secretary of State must arrange for any guidance issued or revised under this section to be published.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" ukl:Name="Pblock" eId="part-2-crossheading-modification-of-part-1-of-the-arbitration-act-1996"><heading>Modification of Part 1 of the Arbitration

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-22"><num>22</num><heading>Modification of Part 1 of the Arbitration Act 1996</heading><content>Schedule 1 modifies Part 1 of the Arbitration Act 1996 in relation to arbitrations under this Part.</content></section>

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="part-3"><num>PART 3</num><heading>Moratorium on certain remedies and insolvency arrangements</heading><section eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Temporary moratorium on enforcement of protected rent debts</heading><subsection e

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23"><num>23</num><heading>Temporary moratorium on enforcement of protected rent debts</heading><subsection eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Schedule 2 contains—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>Schedule 2 contains—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>provision preventing a landlord who is owed a protected rent debt from using the following

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-1-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>provision preventing a landlord who is owed a protected rent debt from using the following remedies in relation to (or on the basis of) the debt during the moratorium period—</p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-23-1-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>making a debt claim in civil proceedings;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-23-1-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>using the commercial rent arrears recovery power;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-23-1-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>enforcing a right of re-entry or forfeiture;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-23-1-a-iv"><num>(iv)</num><content>using a tenant’s deposit;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>retrospective provision in relation to certain debt claims made by such a landlord before the start of the moratorium period for the protected rent debt;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>provision relating to the right of such a landlord during the moratorium period to appropriate any rent paid by the tenant;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>retrospective provision in relation to the right of such a landlord to appropriate any rent paid by the tenant before the start of the moratorium period for the protected rent

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>provision connected with certain things mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-moratorium-period" eId="term-the-moratorium-period">the moratorium period</term>”, in relation to a protected rent debt, is the period—</intr

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>beginning with the day on which this Act is passed, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-2-b"><num>(b)</num><intro>ending—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-23-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>where the matter of relief from payment of the protected rent debt is not referred to ar

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-23-2-b-i"><num>(i)</num><content>where the matter of relief from payment of the protected rent debt is not referred to arbitration within the period of six months beginning with that day, with the last day

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-23-2-b-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>where that matter is referred to arbitration, with the day on which the arbitration concludes.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>Subsection <ref href="#section-23-2">(2)</ref> is subject to any extension of the period mentioned in paragraph <ref href="#section-23-2-b-i">(b)(i)</ref> that—</intro><level class="pa

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>is made by or by virtue of section 24, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>has effect in relation to the protected rent debt.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-23-2-b">(2)(b)</ref> an arbitration concludes when—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-23-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the ar

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the arbitration proceedings are abandoned or withdrawn by the parties,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the time period for appealing expires without an appeal being brought, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-23-4-c"><num>(c)</num><content>any appeal brought within that period is finally determined, abandoned or withdrawn.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-23-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-arbitration" eId="term-arbitration">arbitration</term>” means arbitration under Part 2.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24"><num>24</num><heading>Alteration of moratorium period</heading><subsection eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-extension-regulations" eId="term-extension-regulations">ex

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-1"><num>(1)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-extension-regulations" eId="term-extension-regulations">extension regulations</term>” means regulations under section 9(3) extending the period all

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-2"><num>(2)</num><content>Where extension regulations made by virtue of section 9(3)(a) or (c) extend that period in the case of English business tenancies, the period specified in section 23(2)(b)(i), so far as

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-3"><num>(3)</num><content>Subsection (4) below applies where extension regulations made by virtue of section 9(3)(b) or (c) extend that period in the case of Welsh business tenancies.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-4"><num>(4)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations made by statutory instrument extend the period specified in section 23(2)(b)(i), so far as it applies in the case of a protected rent debt under

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-5"><num>(5)</num><intro>Regulations under subsection (4) must provide for the extension referred to in that subsection—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-24-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have effec

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-5-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to have effect for the purposes of this Part including the purposes of Schedule 2, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-24-5-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to have effect for the purposes of this Part other than the purposes of Schedule 2.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The power to make the provision referred to in subsection (5)(a) is exercisable only with the consent of the Welsh Ministers to the extension having effect for the purposes of Schedule 2

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-24-7"><num>(7)</num><content>A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (4) is subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.</content></subsection>

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25"><num>25</num><heading>Temporary restriction on initiating certain insolvency arrangements</heading><subsection eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where the matter of relief from payment

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This section applies where the matter of relief from payment of a protected rent debt has been referred to arbitration.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>During the relevant period—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no proposal for a company voluntary arrangement under section 1 of the Insolvency

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>no proposal for a company voluntary arrangement under section 1 of the Insolvency Act 1986 which relates to the whole or part of the debt may be made,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>no proposal for an individual voluntary arrangement under section 256A of that Act, or an application for an interim order under section 253 of that Act, which relates to the

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content>no application for a compromise or arrangement under section 896 or 901C of the Companies Act 2006 (court orders for holding of meetings) which relates to the whole or part of

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-relevant-period" eId="term-the-relevant-period">the relevant period</term>” means the period beginning with the day on which an arbitrator is app

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>where the arbitrator makes an award in accordance with section 14, the day which is 12 months after the day on which that award is made,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>where the arbitrator makes an award dismissing a reference under section 13<ref href="#section-13-2">(2)</ref> or <ref href="#section-13-3">(3)</ref>, the day on which that aw

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>where an award made in accordance with section 14 is set aside on appeal, the day on which that decision is made, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-25-3-d"><num>(d)</num><content>where the arbitration proceedings are abandoned or withdrawn by the parties, the day of that abandonment or withdrawal.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-25-4"><num>(4)</num><content>This section, so far as relating to a company voluntary arrangement and a compromise or arrangement under section 899 or 901F of the Companies Act 2006, applies to limited liability part

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26"><num>26</num><heading>Temporary restriction on initiating arbitration proceedings</heading><subsection eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The tenant or the landlord under a business tenancy may not initiate

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The tenant or the landlord under a business tenancy may not initiate arbitration proceedings (other than an arbitration under Part 2) in relation to a protected rent debt during the mora

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-26-2"><num>(2)</num><content>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-the-moratorium-period" eId="term-the-moratorium-period">the moratorium period</term>” has the meaning given by section 23<ref href="#section-23-2">

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-27"><num>27</num><heading>Temporary restriction on winding-up petitions and petitions for bankruptcy orders</heading><content>Schedule 3 contains temporary provision in relation to winding up petitions and petitions fo

<part xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="part-4"><num>PART 4</num><heading>Final provisions</heading><section eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28"><num>28</num><heading>Power to apply Act in relation to future periods of coronavirus control</heading><subsection eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for thi

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The Secretary of State may by regulations provide for this Act (apart from this section) to apply again in relation to rent debts under business tenancies adversely affected by closure r

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>be made so as to apply in relation to—</intro><level class="para2" eId=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>be made so as to apply in relation to—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-28-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>English business tenancies,</content></level><level c

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-28-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>English business tenancies,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-28-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>Welsh business tenancies, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-28-2-a-iii"><num>(iii)</num><content>English business tenancies and Welsh business tenancies;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>exclude the provisions mentioned in subsection <ref href="#section-28-10">(10)</ref> <ref href="#section-28-10-a">(a)</ref> to (c) from the provisions being re-applied in rela

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>A business tenancy is adversely affected by a closure requirement for the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-28-1">(1)</ref> if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-3-a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>the whole or part of a business carried on at or from the premises comprised in the tenancy, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>the whole or part of those premises,</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-4"><num>(4)</num><intro>In this section “<term refersTo="#term-closure-requirement" eId="term-closure-requirement">closure requirement</term>” means a requirement imposed by regulations as a public health respons

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-4-a"><num>(a)</num><content>to close businesses, or parts of businesses, of a specified description, or</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-4-b"><num>(b)</num><content>to close premises, or parts of premises, of a specified description.</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-5"><num>(5)</num><content>In subsection <ref href="#section-28-4">(4)</ref> “<term refersTo="#term-coronavirus" eId="term-coronavirus">coronavirus</term>” means severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SA

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-6"><num>(6)</num><content>The power under this section is exercisable whether or not the closure requirement remains in force when the regulations are made.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-7"><num>(7)</num><content>Subsections <ref href="#section-4-3">(3)</ref> to <ref href="#section-19-5">(5)</ref> of section 4 apply for the purposes of this section as they apply for the purposes of section 4.

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-8"><num>(8)</num><intro>Regulations under this section may—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide for provisions of this Act to apply with such necessary modificat

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-8-a"><num>(a)</num><content>provide for provisions of this Act to apply with such necessary modifications as are specified in the regulations;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-8-b"><num>(b)</num><content>make different provision for England and for Wales;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-8-c"><num>(c)</num><content>make incidental, supplemental, consequential, saving or transitional provision (including provision amending or otherwise modifying an Act of Parliament).</content></level

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-9"><num>(9)</num><intro>For the purposes of subsection <ref href="#section-28-8-a">(8)(a)</ref>—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-modifications

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-9-a"><num>(a)</num><content>“<term refersTo="#term-modifications" eId="term-modifications">modifications</term>” means omissions, additions or variations, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-9-b"><num>(b)</num><content>modifications are “necessary” if they appear to the Secretary of State to be necessary for the provisions being re-applied to operate correctly in relation to business tenanci

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-10"><num>(10)</num><intro>The power under this section is exercisable only with the consent of the Welsh Ministers so far as it relates to the re-application, in relation to Welsh business tenancies, of—</int

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-10-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Schedule 2 apart from paragraph 3(6) and (7),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-10-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 23 so far as relating to Schedule 2 apart from paragraph 3(6) and (7), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-10-c"><num>(c)</num><content>Part 1 and this Part, so far as relating to the provisions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-28-11"><num>(11)</num><intro>Regulations under this section—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-28-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are to be made by statutory instrument, and</content></level><level cl

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-11-a"><num>(a)</num><content>are to be made by statutory instrument, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-28-11-b"><num>(b)</num><content>may not be made unless a draft of the statutory instrument containing them has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.</content></level

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-29"><num>29</num><heading>Concurrent power for Welsh Ministers to apply moratorium provisions ag

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>The Welsh Ministers may exercise the power conferred by section 28, concurrently with the Secretary of State, so far as it relates to the re-application, in relation to Welsh business tena

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>Schedule 2 apart from paragraph 3(6) and (7),</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>section 23 so far as relating to Schedule 2 apart from paragraph 3(6) and (7), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>Part 1 and this Part, so far as relating to the provisions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-29-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>Section 28 has effect in relation to regulations made by the Welsh Ministers by virtue of this section as if—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-29-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content><p

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>references to the Secretary of State were to the Welsh Ministers,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>subsection <ref href="#section-28-2-a-i">(2)(a)(i)</ref> and (iii) and (b) were omitted,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-2-c"><num>(c)</num><intro>in subsection <ref href="#section-28-8">(8)</ref>—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-29-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the references in paragraph (a) to provisions

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-29-2-c-i"><num>(i)</num><content>the references in paragraph (a) to provisions of this Act were references to provisions mentioned in subsection (1)(a) to (c) above, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-29-2-c-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>the reference in paragraph (c) to an Act of Parliament included a reference to an Act or Measure of Senedd Cymru,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content>subsection <ref href="#section-28-10">(10)</ref> were omitted, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><mod>in subsection <ref href="#section-28-11-b">(11)(b)</ref>, for “each House of Parliament” there were substituted <quotedText>“Senedd Cymru”</quotedText>.</mod></conten

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="section-29-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>In Schedule 7B to the Government of Wales Act 2006 (general res

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-29-3-a"><num>(a)</num><content>omit the “or” at the end of paragraph (vi), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" class="para1" eId="section-29-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>after paragraph (vii) insert <quotedText star

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-30"><num>30</num><heading>Crown application</heading><content>This Act binds the Crown (but without prejudice to section 2(5) which secures that the business tenancies to which this Act applies are those to which Part

<section xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31"><num>31</num><heading>Extent, commencement and short title</heading><subsection eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Parts 1 to 3 extend to England and Wales only (except as provided by subsections <ref href="

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-1"><num>(1)</num><content>Parts 1 to 3 extend to England and Wales only (except as provided by subsections <ref href="#section-31-2">(2)</ref> and <ref href="#section-31-3">(3)</ref>).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-2"><num>(2)</num><intro>The following provisions extend to England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in section 25—</intro>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-2-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in section 25—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-31-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>subsections (1), (2)(c) and (3), and</content></level><level class="para2" eI

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-31-2-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>subsections (1), (2)(c) and (3), and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-31-2-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>subsection <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref> so far as relating to a compromise or arrangement under section 899 or 901F of the Companies Act 2006,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content>Part 1 so far as relating to the provisions mentioned in paragraph (a), and</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-3"><num>(3)</num><intro>The following provisions extend to England and Wales and Scotland only—</intro><level class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in section 25—</intro><level class=

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-a"><num>(a)</num><intro>in section 25—</intro><level class="para2" eId="section-31-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>subsection <ref href="#section-25-2-a">(2)(a)</ref>, and</content></level><le

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-31-3-a-i"><num>(i)</num><content>subsection <ref href="#section-25-2-a">(2)(a)</ref>, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="section-31-3-a-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>subsection <ref href="#section-25-4">(4)</ref> so far as relating to a company voluntary arrangement,</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-b"><num>(b)</num><content>paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3 and section 27 so far as relating to that paragraph, and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="section-31-3-c"><num>(c)</num><content>Part 1 so far as relating to the provisions mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b).</content></level>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-4"><num>(4)</num><content>This Act comes into force on the day on which it is passed (except as provided by subsection <ref href="#section-31-5">(5)</ref>).</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-5"><num>(5)</num><content>Paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-1">1</ref> of Schedule 3, and section 27 so far as relating to that paragraph, comes into force on 1 April 2022.</content></subsection>

<subsection xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="section-31-6"><num>(6)</num><content>This Act may be cited as the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022.</content></subsection>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedules"><heading>SCHEDULES</heading><hcontainer name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-1"><num>SCHEDULE 1<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 22</authorialNote></num><heading>Modifications of the Arbitration Act 1996 in relation to arbitrations under this Act</heading><par

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><intro>Part 1 of the Arbitration Act 1996 has effect in relation to arbitrations under this Act as if the following were omitted—</intro><level class="para1" eId="sche

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in section 14 (commencement of arbitral proceedings), subsections (1) and (2);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-b"><num>(b)</num><content>in section 15 (arbitral tribunal), in subsection (1), the words “or umpire”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-c"><num>(c)</num><content>sections 16 to 19 (appointment of arbitrators);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-d"><num>(d)</num><content>in section 20 (chairman), subsections (1) and (2);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-e"><num>(e)</num><content>section 21 (umpire);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-f"><num>(f)</num><content>in section 22 (decision-making where no chairman or umpire), subsection (1);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-g"><num>(g)</num><content>in section 23 (revocation of the arbitrator’s authority), subsections (1), (2), (3)(a), (4) and (5)(a);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-h"><num>(h)</num><content>in section 25 (resignation of arbitrator), subsections (1) and (2);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in section 27 (filling of vacancy), subsections (1) to (3);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-j"><num>(j)</num><content>in section 30 (competence of tribunal to rule on its own jurisdiction), in subsection (1), the words “Unless otherwise agreed by the parties”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-k"><num>(k)</num><content>in section 37 (power to appoint experts, legal advisers or assessors), in subsection (1), the words “Unless otherwise agreed by the parties”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-l"><num>(l)</num><content>in section 38 (general powers exercisable by the tribunal), subsections (1) to (4);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-m"><num>(m)</num><content>in section 39 (power to make provisional awards), in subsection (2)(a), the words “or the disposition of property”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-n"><num>(n)</num><content>in section 48 (remedies), subsections (1), (2) and (5)(b) and (c);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-o"><num>(o)</num><content>in section 49 (interest), subsections (1) to (3), (5) and (6);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-p"><num>(p)</num><intro>in section 51 (settlement)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-p-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in subsection (1), the words “unless otherwise a

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-p-i"><num>(i)</num><content>in subsection (1), the words “unless otherwise agreed by the parties”; and</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-p-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content>in subsection (2), the words “if so requested by the parties and not objected to by the tribunal”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-q"><num>(q)</num><content>in section 52 (form of award), subsections (1) and (2);</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-r"><num>(r)</num><content>in section 58 (effect of award), in subsection (1), the words “Unless otherwise agreed by the parties”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-1-s"><num>(s)</num><content>in section 68 (challenging the award: serious irregularity), in subsection (2)(e), the words “vested by the parties”.</content></level>

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><intro>Part 1 of the Arbitration Act 1996 has effect in relation to arbitrations under this Act as if —</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-a"><num

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-a"><num>(a)</num><content>in section 20 (chairman), in subsection (3), at the beginning there were inserted “Where there is a chairman,”;</content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-b"><num>(b)</num><content><mod>in section 22 (decision-making where no chairman), in subsection (2) for “If there is no such agreement” there were substituted <quotedText>“Where there are two

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-c"><num>(c)</num><content><mod>in section 34 (procedural and evidential matters), in subsection (1) after “matters”, there were inserted <quotedText>“(including in relation to oral hearings h

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-d"><num>(d)</num><content><mod>in section 35 (consolidation of proceedings and concurrent hearings), in subsection (2), for the words from “Unless” to “has no” there were substituted <quotedT

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-e"><num>(e)</num><content><mod>in section 37 (power to appoint experts, legal advisers or assessors), in subsection (1)(a), after “tribunal may” there were inserted <quotedText>“, where agree

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-f"><num>(f)</num><content>in section 68 (challenging the award: serious irregularity), in subsection (2)(c), the words “procedure agreed by the parties” were substituted by “statutory procedu

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para1" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-g"><num>(g)</num><intro>in section 74 (immunity of arbitral institutions)—</intro><level class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-g-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), f

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-g-i"><num>(i)</num><content><mod>in subsection (1), for “appoint or nominate” there were substituted <quotedText>“appoint, nominate or remove”</quotedText>;</mod></content></level>

<level xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" class="para2" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-2-g-ii"><num>(ii)</num><content><mod>in subsection (2), for “appointed or nominated”, in both places, there were substituted <quotedText>“appointed, nominated or removed”</quotedText>.</mod></p

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-1-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><content>The modifications under paragraphs 1 and 2 are without prejudice to the operation of sections 94 to 98 of the Arbitration Act 1996 in relation to other provisions

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="schedule" eId="schedule-2"><num>SCHEDULE 2<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 23</au

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Preliminary: interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Sc

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This Schedule applies in relation to a protected rent debt under a business tenancy.</content></sub

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The landlord may not, during the moratorium period for the protected debt, enforce, by action or otherw

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This paragraph (and paragraph <ref href="#schedule-3-paragraph-3">3</ref>) applies where the landlord u

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6" class="schProv1"><num>6</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This paragraph applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-6-1-a"><num>(a)</

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3117"><heading>Preliminary: interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><con

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Making a debt claim</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The landlord ma

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>The landlord may not, during the moratorium period for the debt, make a debt claim to enforce the prote

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3171"><heading>Making a debt claim</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-2-1"><num>(1)</num><content>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Debt claims made before the day on which this Act is passed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This paragraph applies to proceedings on a debt claim which—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedul

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This paragraph applies where—</intro><level class="para1" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3-1-a"><num>(a)</

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3195"><heading>Debt claims made before the day on which this Act is passed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-p

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Using CRAR (the commercial rent arrears recovery power)</he

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-4-1"><num

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" xmlns:uk="https://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/UK-AKN" xmlns:ukl="http://www.legislation.gov.uk/namespaces/legislation" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3342"><heading>Using CRAR (the commercial rent arrears reco

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3408"><heading>Enforcing a right of re-entry or forfeiture</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5" class="schProv1"><num>5</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-5-1"><n

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Using landlord’s right to appropriate rent</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><int

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This paragraph applies in relation to a payment of rent under a business tenancy which is paid during the

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8" class="schProv1"><num>8</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-8-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>This paragraph applies in relation to any payment of rent under a business tenancy which was paid during

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3464"><heading>Using landlord’s right to appropriate rent</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7" class="schProv1"><num>7</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-7-1"><nu

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Using tenant’s deposit to apply towards unpaid rent debt</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-1"><num

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This paragraph applies where a tenancy deposit is available to the landlord for the purpose of applying

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3589"><heading>Using tenant’s deposit to apply towards unpaid rent debt</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-2-paragraph-9" class="schProv1"><num>9</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-2-para

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="schedule" eId="schedule-3"><num>SCHEDULE 3<authorialNote class="referenceNote">Section 27</authorialNote></num><heading>Winding-up and bankruptcy petitions</heading><hcontainer name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7"><heading>Prohibition on presenting a winding-up petition solely in relation to a protected rent debt</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph

<paragraph xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1" class="schProv1"><num>1</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-1-1"><num>(1)</num><content>This paragraph applies where a landlord under a business tenancy is owed a protected rent debt and the

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<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3693"><heading>Prohibition on presenting a bankruptcy order petition in relation to a protected rent debt</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-2" class="schProv1"><num>2</num>

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3777"><heading>Bankruptcy orders made before the day on which this Act is passed</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-3" class="schProv1"><num>3</num><subparagraph eId="schedu

<hcontainer xmlns="http://docs.oasis-open.org/legaldocml/ns/akn/3.0" name="crossheading" class="schGroup7" eId="d25e3854"><heading>Interpretation</heading><paragraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4" class="schProv1"><num>4</num><subparagraph eId="schedule-3-paragraph-4-1"><num>(1)</num><intro>In this

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