[83A Additional requirements in relation to certain proceedings for possession]
Housing Act 1985 (1985 c 68) | Legislation

[83A  Additional requirements in relation to certain proceedings for possession]

[(1)     Where a notice under section 83 has been served on a tenant containing the information mentioned in subsection (3)(a) of that section, the court shall not entertain proceedings for the possession of the dwelling-house unless they are begun at a time when the notice is still in force.

(2)     Where—

(a)     a notice under section 83 [or 83ZA] has been served on a tenant, and

(b)     a date after which proceedings may be begun has been specified in the notice in accordance with [section 83(4)(a) or section 83ZA(9)(a)],

the court shall

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