Source: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1987/31/part/II
Timestamp: 2018-09-19 10:18:10
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Landlord and Tenant Act 1987, Part II is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 19 September 2018. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.
Part IIE+W Appointment of Managers by [F1a F2... Tribunal]
F2Words in Pt. II heading omitted (1.7.2013) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 67 (with Sch. 3)
C1Pt. II modified (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 7 para. 8; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(a); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(a)
C2Pt. II extended to Crown Land (30.9.2003 for E. for specified purposes, 30.3.2004 for W. for specified purposes, 28.2.2005 for E. for specified purposes, 31.5.2005 for W. for specified purposes) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), ss. 172, 181(1); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(ii) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/3056, art. 3(h) (with art. 4); S.I. 2005/1353, art. 2(h)
(1)The tenant of a flat contained in any premises to which this Part applies may, subject to the following provisions of this Part, apply to [F3the appropriate tribunal] for an order under section 24 appointing a manager to act in relation to those premises.
(a)the interest of the landlord in the premises is held by [F4—
(i)]an exempt landlord or a resident landlord, [F5or
(ii)the Welsh Ministers in their new towns residuary capacity,]
[F6(3A)But this Part is not prevented from applying to any premises because the interest of the landlord in the premises is held by a resident landlord if at least one-half of the flats contained in the premises are held on long leases which are not tenancies to which Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (c. 56) applies.]
(6)An application to the court for it to exercise in relation to any premises [F7any jurisdiction] to appoint a receiver or manager shall not be made by a tenant (in his capacity as such) in any circumstances in which an application could be made by him for an order under section 24 appointing a manager to act in relation to those premises.
[F8(8)For the purposes of this Part, “appropriate tribunal” means—
F3Words in s. 21(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 68(a) (with Sch. 3)
F4Words in s. 21(3)(a) renumbered as s. 21(3)(a)(i) (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 38(a); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)
F5S. 21(3)(a)(ii) and word inserted (1.12.2008) by Housing and Regeneration Act 2008 (c. 17), s. 325(1), Sch. 8 para. 38(b); S.I. 2008/3068, art. 2(1)(w)(3) (with arts. 6-13)
F6S. 21(3A) inserted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 161; S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F7Words in s. 21(6) substituted (1.9.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 86(3); S.I. 1997/1851, art. 2(b) (subject to Sch. para. 2)
F8S. 21(8) inserted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 68(b) (with Sch. 3)
(1)Before an application for an order under section 24 is made in respect of any premises to which this Part applies by a tenant of a flat contained in those premises, a notice under this section must (subject to subsection (3)) be served [F9by the tenant on—
(a)specify the tenant’s name, the address of his flat and an address in England and Wales (which may be the address of his flat) at which [F10any person on whom the notice is served] may serve notices, including notices in proceedings, on him in connection with this Part;
(b)state that the tenant intends to make an application for an order under section 24 to be made by [F11the appropriate tribunal] in respect of such premises to which this Part applies as are specified in the notice, but (if paragraph (d) is applicable) that he will not do so if the [F12requirement specified in pursuance of that paragraph is complied with];
(c)specify the grounds on which [F13the tribunal] would be asked to make such an order and the matters that would be relied on by the tenant for the purpose of establishing those grounds;
(d)where those matters are capable of being remedied by [F14any person on whom the notice is served, require him], within such reasonable period as is specified in the notice, to take such steps for the purpose of remedying them as are so specified; and
(3)[F15The appropriate tribunal] may (whether on the hearing of an application for an order under section 24 or not) by order dispense with the requirement to serve a notice under this section [F16on a person] in a case where it is satisfied that it would not be reasonably practicable to serve such a notice on the [F17person], but [F13the tribunal] may, when doing so, direct that such other notices are served, or such other steps are taken, as it thinks fit.
F9Words in s. 22(1) substituted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(2)(a); S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F10Words in s. 22(2)(a) substituted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(2)(b); S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F11Words in s. 22(2)(b) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 69(a) (with Sch. 3)
F12Words in s. 22(2)(b) substituted (E.W.) (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(2)(c); S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F13Words in s. 22(2)(b)(c)(3) substituted (1.9.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 86(2); S.I. 1997/1851, art. 2(b) (subject to Sch. para. 2)
F14Words in s. 22(2)(d) substituted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15) {s. 160(2)(d)}; S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F15Words in s. 22(3) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 69(b) (with Sch. 3)
F16Words in s. 22(3) inserted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(2)(e)(i); S.I. 2002/1912. {art. 2(b)(i)} (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F17Words in s. 22(3) substituted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(2)(e)(ii); S.I. 2002/1912, {art, 2(b)(i)} (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
(1)No application for an order under section 24 shall be made to [F18the appropriate tribunal] unless—
(i)the period specified in pursuance of paragraph (d) of subsection (2) of that section has expired without the [F19person required to take steps in pursuance of that paragraph having taken them], or
(ii)no direction was given by [F20the tribunal] when making the order.
F18Words in s. 23(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 70 (with Sch. 3)
F19Words in s. 23(1) substituted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(3); S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F20Words in s. 23(1) substituted (1.9.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 86(2); S.I. 1997/1851, art. 2(b) (subject to Sch. para. 2)
F21S. 23(2) repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)
24 Appointment of manager by [F22a F23... tribunal].E+W
(1)[F24The appropriate tribunal] may, on an application for an order under this section, by order (whether interlocutory or final) appoint a manager to carry out in relation to any premises to which this Part applies—
or both, as [F22the tribunal] thinks fit.
(2)[F25The appropriate tribunal] may only make an order under this section in the following circumstances, namely—
(a)where [F22the tribunal] is satisfied—
(i)that [F26any relevant person] either is in breach of any obligation owed by him to the tenant under his tenancy and relating to the management of the premises in question or any part of them or (in the case of an obligation dependent on notice) would be in breach of any such obligation but for the fact that it has not been reasonably practicable for the tenant to give him the appropriate notice, and
[F28(ab)where [F22the tribunal] is satisfied—
[F29(aba)where the tribunal is satisfied—
(ac)where [F22the tribunal] is satisfied—
(i)that [F26any relevant person] has failed to comply with any relevant provision of a code of practice approved by the Secretary of State under section 87 of the M2Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (codes of management practice), and
(b)where [F22the tribunal] is satisfied that other circumstances exist which make it just and convenient for the order to be made.
[F30(2ZA)In this section “relevant person” means a person—
[F31(2A)For the purposes of subsection (2)(ab) a service charge shall be taken to be unreasonable—
[F32(2B)In subsection (2)(aba) “variable administration charge” has the meaning given by paragraph 1 of Schedule 11 to the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.]
(3)The premises in respect of which an order is made under this section may, if [F22the tribunal] thinks fit, be either more or less extensive than the premises specified in the application on which the order is made.
as [F22the tribunal] thinks fit; and, on any subsequent application made for the purpose by the manager, [F22the tribunal] may give him directions with respect to any such matters.
(c)for remuneration to be paid to the manager by [F33any relevant person] , or by the tenants of the premises in respect of which the order is made or by all or any of those persons;
(6)Any such order may be granted subject to such conditions as [F22the tribunal] thinks fit, and in particular its operation may be suspended on terms fixed by [F22the tribunal].
(7)In a case where an application for an order under this section was preceded by the service of a notice under section 22, [F22the tribunal] may, if it thinks fit, make such an order notwithstanding—
(8)The M4Land Charges Act 1972 and the [F34Land Registration Act 2002] shall apply in relation to an order made under this section as they apply in relation to an order appointing a receiver or sequestrator of land.
(9)[F35The appropriate tribunal] may, on the application of any person interested, vary or discharge (whether conditionally or unconditionally) an order made under this section; and if the order has been protected by an entry registered under the M5Land Charges Act 1972 or the [F34Land Registration Act 2002], [F22the tribunal] may by order direct that the entry shall be cancelled.
[F36(9A) the [F37tribunal] shall not vary or discharge an order under subsection (9) on [F38the application of any relevant person] unless it is satisfied—
(10)An order made under this section shall not be discharged by [F39the appropriate tribunal] by reason only that, by virtue of section 21(3), the premises in respect of which the order was made have ceased to be premises to which this Part applies.
(11)References in this [F40Part] to the management of any premises include references to the repair, maintenance [F41, improvement] or insurance of those premises.
F22Words in s. 24 substituted (1.9.1997) by 1996 c. 52, s. 86(2); S.I. 1997/1851, art. 2(b) (subject to Sch. para. 2)
F23Words in s. 24 heading omitted (1.7.2013) by virtue of The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 71(a) (with Sch. 3)
F24Words in s. 24(1) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 71(b) (with Sch. 3)
F25Words in s. 24(2) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 71(b) (with Sch. 3)
F26Words in s. 24(2) substituted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(4)(a); S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F27S. 24(2)(a)(ii) omitted (24.9.1996) by virtue of 1996 c. 52, ss. 85(2)(5), 232(2) and expressed to be repealed (1.10.1996) by 1996 c. 52, s. 227, Sch. 19 Pt. III; S.I. 1996/2212, art. 2(2) (with Sch.)
F28S. 24(2)(ab)(ac) inserted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 85(3)(5), 232(2)
F29S. 24(2)(aba) inserted (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 11 para. 8(2); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(i) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(i) (with Sch. 2)
F30S. 24(2ZA) inserted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(4)(b); S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F31S. 24(2A) inserted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 85(4)(5), 232(2)
F32S. 24(2B) inserted (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 11 para. 8(3); S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(i) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(i) (with Sch. 2)
F33Words in s. 24(5) substituted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(4)(c); S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F34Words in s. 24(8)(9) substituted (13.10.2003) by Land Registration Act 2002 (c. 9), s. 136(2), Sch. 11 para. 20 (with s. 129); S.I. 2003/1725, art. 2(1)
F35Words in s. 24(9) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 71(b) (with Sch. 3)
F36S. 24(9A) inserted (24.9.1996) by 1996 c. 52, ss. 85(6), 232(2)
F37Word in s. 24(9A) substituted (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 13 para. 9; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(i) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(i) (with Sch. 2)
F38Words in s. 24(9A) substituted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(4)(d); S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F39Words in s. 24(10) substituted (1.7.2013) by The Transfer of Tribunal Functions Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1036), art. 1, Sch. 1 para. 71(c) (with Sch. 3)
F40Word in s. 24(11) substituted (26.7.2002 for E. and 1.1.2003 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 160(4)(e); S.I. 2002/1912, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2); S.I. 2002/3012, art. 2(b)(i) (subject to Sch. 2)
F41Word in s. 24(11) inserted (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 9 para. 8; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(i) (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(i) (with Sch. 2)
F4224A Jurisdiction of leasehold valuation tribunal.E+W
F42S. 24A repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)
F4324B Leasehold valuation tribunal: applications and fees.E+W
F43S. 24B repealed (30.9.2003 for E., 30.3.2004 for W.) by Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (c. 15), s. 181(1), Sch. 14; S.I. 2003/1986, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2); S.I. 2004/669, art. 2(c)(iv), Sch. 1 Pt. 1 (with Sch. 2)