Overview

This bill makes a small amendment to the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993, specifically altering the rules around who can sign certain notices related to leasehold properties in Wales.

Description

The bill amends section 99(5)(a) of the 1993 Act. This section deals with the requirement for notices under sections 13 or 42 of the 1993 Act (relating to leasehold enfranchisement) to be signed by the tenants personally. The amendment restricts this requirement to premises in Wales only. In effect, the amendment changes the rules for signing notices in England and allows for alternative signatories to tenants in these situations.

Government Spending

The bill is not expected to have a significant impact on government spending. No figures on the potential financial implications are provided in the text of the bill.

Groups Affected

• Leaseholders in England: May experience changes to the process of serving notices related to leasehold enfranchisement, potentially simplifying the process.
• Leaseholders in Wales: Will remain subject to the existing rules requiring personal signatures from tenants on relevant notices.
• Freeholders: May experience changes in the notice processes from leaseholders in England.
• Solicitors and legal professionals: Will need to be aware of the change in rules applicable to England when handling leasehold enfranchisement cases.

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