[19B Liability for costs: failed claims]
Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (1967 c 88) | Legislation

[19B  Liability for costs: failed claims]

[(1)     A tenant is liable to the landlord for a prescribed amount in respect of non-litigation costs if—

(a)     the tenant's claim to acquire a freehold or extended lease of a house and premises under this Part ceases to have effect, and

(b)     the reason why the claim ceases to have effect is not a permitted reason.

(2)     The permitted reasons are—

(a)     the claim ceasing to have effect under regulations under section 4B (landlord certified as community housing provider);

(b)     the claim ceasing to have effect under section 5(6) (compulsory acquisition);

(c)     an order

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