179 Extension of introductory tenancies
Housing Act 2004 (2004 c 34) | Legislation

Part 6 Other Provisions about Housing

Chapter 1
Secure Tenancies

Introductory tenancies

179  Extension of introductory tenancies

(1)     Part 5 of the Housing Act 1996 (c 52) (conduct of tenants) is amended as follows.

(2)     In section 125(2) (trial period for introductory tenancy to be one year) for “subject as follows” substitute “but this is subject to subsections (3) and (4) and to section 125A (extension of trial period by 6 months).”

(3)     After section 125 insert—

“125A Extension of trial period by 6 months

(1)     If both of the following conditions are met in relation to an introductory tenancy, the trial period is extended by 6 months.

(2)     The first condition is that the landlord has served a notice of extension

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