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Timestamp: 2019-04-25 03:06:28
Document Index: 169967165

Matched Legal Cases: ['art. 2', 'art. 10', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 10', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2', 'art. 2']

(3)[F2Subject to subsection (3A), the] landlord may withhold consent to the proposed assignation if there are reasonable grounds for doing so; and, in particular, the landlord may withhold consent if not satisfied that the proposed assignee—
[F3(3A)Where the tenant proposes to assign the lease to a person who is a near relative of the tenant, the only grounds on which the landlord can withhold consent to the proposed assignation are the following—
[F3(3B)The ground of objection in subsection (3A)(c) does not apply where the person—
[F4(5A)For the purposes of subsection (3A), “near relative”, in relation to a tenant of an agricultural holding, means—
F2Words in s. 7(3) substituted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 104(2)(a), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)
F3 S. 7(3A)(3B) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 104(2)(b), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)
F4S. 7(5A) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 104(2)(c), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 4)
I2S. 7 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
[F57ASubletting of modern limited duration tenanciesS
F5S. 7A inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 86(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
[F67BAssignation of modern limited duration tenanciesS
F6S. 7B inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 105(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
8Continuation and termination of limited duration tenanciesS
(6)If the tenancy is not terminated in accordance with this section, it continues in effect on a cycle of continuations; that is to say, a continuation of three years (a “first short continuation”) followed by a further continuation of three years (a “second short continuation”) followed by a further continuation of [F710] years (a “long continuation”) (the cycle being repeated without limit to the number of times).
F7Word in s. 8(6) substituted (22.3.2011) by The Public Services Reform (Agricultural Holdings) (Scotland) OrderÂ 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/232), arts. 1(1), 7(2) (with art. 10)
I3S. 8 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
[F88ATermination of modern limited duration tenancies by agreementS
A modern limited duration tenancy may be terminated by agreement between the landlord and tenant if the agreement is in writing and—
(a)is entered into after the commencement of the tenancy, and
F8Ss. 8A-8E inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 87(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
8BTermination of modern limited duration tenancies by landlordS
(1)At the expiry of the term of a modern limited duration tenancy, the landlord may terminate the tenancy by giving a notice under this subsection to the tenant.
(a)be in writing and state that the tenant must quit the land on the expiry of the term of the tenancy, and
(b)be given not less than 1 year nor more than 2 years before the expiry of the term of the tenancy, provided that not less than 90 days have elapsed from the date on which the intimation mentioned in subsection (3) is given.
(3)A notice under subsection (1) is of no effect unless the landlord has given written intimation of the landlord's intention to terminate the tenancy to the tenant not less than 2 years nor more than 3 years before the expiry of the term of the tenancy.
8CTermination of modern limited duration tenancies by tenantS
(1)At the expiry of the term of a modern limited duration tenancy, the tenant may terminate the tenancy by giving a notice under this subsection to the landlord.
(a)be in writing and state that the tenant intends to quit the land on the expiry of the term of the tenancy, and
(b)be given not less than 1 year nor more than 2 years before the expiry of the term of the tenancy.
8DTermination of modern limited duration tenancies subject to break clauseS
(1)This section applies where the lease constituting a modern limited duration tenancy contains a break clause by virtue of section 5B.
(2)The tenant may terminate the tenancy after 5 years by giving a notice under this subsection to the landlord.
(a)be in writing and state that the tenant intends to quit the land on the expiry of the period of 5 years beginning with the day the tenancy commenced, and
(b)be given not less than 1 year nor more than 2 years before the expiry of that period.
(4)The landlord may terminate the tenancy after 5 years by giving a notice under this subsection to the tenant.
(a)be in writing and state—
(i)that the tenant must quit the land on the expiry of the period of 5 years beginning with the day the tenancy commenced, and
(ii)the landlord's reasons for terminating the tenancy, and
(6)The landlord may give notice under subsection (4) only if the tenant—
(a)is not using the land in accordance with the rules of good husbandry, or
(b)is otherwise failing to comply with any other provision of the lease.
(7)For the purposes of subsection (6)(a), what is good husbandry is to be construed by reference to schedule 6 of the Agriculture (Scotland) Act 1948.
8EContinuation and extension of modern limited duration tenanciesS
9[F9Review of rent under limited duration tenancies, modern limited duration tenancies and repairing tenancies]S
[F10(A1)Where, by virtue of any provision, a review of rent due as payable under a lease constituting a limited duration tenancy [F11, a modern limited duration tenancy or a repairing tenancy] —
(1)Where a lease constituting a limited duration tenancy [F12or a modern limited duration tenancy] makes no provision for review of rent, the rent due as payable under the lease is to be reviewed and determined in accordance with this section.
[F13(1A)The rent due as payable under a lease constituting a repairing tenancy is to be reviewed and determined in accordance with this section.]
[F14(2)The landlord may initiate a review of the rent that is to be payable under the lease by serving a notice in writing on the tenant.
(4)A notice served under subsection (2) or (3) is a “rent review notice”.]
F9S. 9 heading substituted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 102(2)(e), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.
F10S. 9(A1) inserted (12.9.2012) by Agricultural Holdings (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2012 (asp 6), ss. 2, 5(2) (with s. 4(2))
F11Words in s. 9(A1) inserted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 102(2)(a), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.
F12Words in s. 9(1) inserted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 102(2)(b), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.
F13S. 9(1A) inserted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 102(2)(c), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.
F14S. 9(2)-(4) substituted for s. 9(2)-(8) (23.12.2016 for specified purposes) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 102(2)(d), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.
C1S. 9(1)(A1) modified (temp.) (30.11.2017) by The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Supplementary, Consequential, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/416), reg. 1(1), sch. 2 para. 8
I4S. 9 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
[F159AForm and content of rent review noticeS
F15Ss. 9A-9C inserted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 102(3), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.
9BDetermination of rentS
9CReview of rent under limited duration tenancies, modern limited duration tenancies and repairing tenancies: surplus residential accommodationS
(6)The Scottish Ministers may by regulations make provision about the standard labour requirement of land comprised in leases of limited duration tenancies, modern limited duration tenancies or repairing tenancies, including how the standard labour requirement of such land is to be determined.]
10Increase in rent: landlord’s improvementsS
(1)Where the landlord has carried out an improvement on the land comprised in a lease constituting a limited duration tenancy [F16, a modern limited duration tenancy or a repairing tenancy] (whether or not one specified in Schedule 5 to the 1991 Act)—
(b)in pursuance of an undertaking given by the landlord by virtue of section 49(2) (as read with section 39(3) of the 1991 Act); F17...
(c)in compliance with a direction given by the Scottish Ministers under powers conferred on them by or under any enactment, [F18or
(ii)the tenant has given such notice of objection but the Land Court has approved the improvement under section 10C,]
F16Words in s. 10(1) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(3) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)
F17Word in s. 10(1) repealed (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 120(5), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.
F18S. 10(1)(d) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 120(6), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.
I5S. 10 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
[F1910ALandlord improvement noticesS
(b)a limited duration tenancy F20...,
F19Ss. 10A-10F inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 119(4), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with regs. 10, 11)
F20Words in s. 10A(1)(b) omitted (30.11.2017) by virtue of The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Supplementary, Consequential, Transitory and Saving Provisions) Regulations 2017 (S.S.I. 2017/416), reg. 1(1), sch. 1 para. 8(2)
10BObjection by tenantS
(2)A notice under subsection (1) must be dated and must state the tenant's reasons as to why the improvement is not necessary to enable the tenant to fulfil the tenant's responsibilities to farm the land comprised in the lease in accordance with the rules of good husbandry.
10CReferral to Land CourtS
(3)Before approving a relevant improvement, the Land Court must be satisfied that the improvement is necessary to enable the tenant to fulfil the tenant's responsibilities to farm the land comprised in the lease in accordance with the rules of good husbandry.
10DNotice of dates of improvementS
10EImprovement by landlord without notice etc.S
(a)assessing the tenant's responsibilities—
10FEmergency improvementsS
Where it appears to the Land Court, in determining any matter in relation to a limited duration tenancy [F21, a modern limited duration tenancy or a repairing tenancy] by virtue of section 13 [F22, 16, 16A or 16B] , that it is equitable that the rent payable under the lease should be varied, it may vary the rent accordingly.
F21Words in s. 11 inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(4)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)
F22Words in s. 11 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(4)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)
I6S. 11 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
(b)which is in relation to a failure of the landlord in a short limited duration tenancy [F23, a limited duration tenancy, a modern limited duration tenancy or a repairing tenancy] to fulfil any obligation the landlord has towards the tenant in respect of fixed equipment.
F23Words in s. 12(1)(b) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(5) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)
I7S. 12 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
(1)Where, in respect of a short limited duration tenancy[F24, a limited duration tenancy, a modern limited duration tenancy or a repairing tenancy] —
(ii)the lease contains provision inconsistent with section 16 (as read with section 5(2) to (4) of the 1991 Act)[F25, section 16A or, as the case may be, section 16B],
(b)provision consistent with section 16[F26, 16A or, as the case may be, 16B].
(a)is to specify the terms of the existing tenancy and, in so far as those terms do not make provision for the matters mentioned in subsection (2)(a) or make provision inconsistent with those matters or with section 16 (as read with section 5(2) to (4) of the 1991 Act)[F27, section 16A or, as the case may be, section 16B,] make such provision for those matters as appears to it to be reasonable; and
(5)Any determination of the Land Court by virtue of this section or section 16[F28, 16A or, as the case may be, 16B] has effect as if—
F24Words in s. 13(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(6)(a)(i) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)
F25Words in s. 13(1)(b)(ii) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(6)(a)(ii) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)
F26Words in s. 13(2)(b) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(6)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
F27Words in s. 13(4)(a) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(6)(c) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
F28Words in s. 13(5) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(6)(d) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
I8S. 13 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
14Freedom of cropping and disposal of produceS
Section 7 (freedom of cropping and disposal of produce) of the 1991 Act applies to short limited duration tenancies [F29, limited duration tenancies, modern limited duration tenancies and repairing tenancies] as it does to 1991 Act tenancies, but as if—
F29Words in s. 14 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(7) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)
I9S. 14 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
Section 9 (arbitration as to permanent pasture) of the 1991 Act applies in relation to short limited duration tenancies [F30, limited duration tenancies, modern limited duration tenancies and repairing tenancies] as it does in relation to 1991 Act tenancies, but as if the references to the holding were references to the land.
F30Words in s. 15 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(8) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)
I10S. 15 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
16Fixed equipment etc.S
[F31(1)There is incorporated in every lease constituting a short limited duration tenancy or a limited duration tenancy an undertaking by the landlord that the landlord will—
(a) within 6 months of the commencement of the tenancy or, where that is not reasonably practicable by virtue of any obligation on the landlord under any other enactment, as soon as reasonably practicable thereafter—
(ii) put the fixed equipment so provided into the condition specified in the schedule of fixed equipment that is required by virtue of subsection (2); and
(2)Where a lease constituting a short limited duration tenancy or a limited duration tenancy is entered into and fixed equipment is comprised in the lease, the parties must agree in writing a schedule of fixed equipment specifying—
(4)There is also incorporated in every such lease a provision that the liability of the tenant in relation to the maintenance of fixed equipment extends only to a liability to maintain the fixed equipment specified in the schedule of fixed equipment in as good a state of repair (natural decay and fair wear and tear excepted) as it was in—
(5)The cost of making and agreeing the schedule of fixed equipment under this section must, unless otherwise agreed, be borne by the landlord and tenant in equal shares.]
F31S. 16(1)-(5) substituted (22.3.2011) by The Public Services Reform (Agricultural Holdings) (Scotland) Order 2011 (S.S.I. 2011/232), arts. 1(1), 9 (with art. 10)
I11S. 16 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
[F3216AModern limited duration tenancies: fixed equipment etc.S
(7)Any agreement between the landlord and tenant which purports to provide for the tenant to bear any expense of any work which the landlord is required to execute in order to fulfil the landlord's obligations under the lease is of no effect.
(8)Any term of a lease constituting a modern limited duration tenancy that requires the tenant to pay the whole or any part of the premium due under a fire insurance policy over any fixed equipment on the land is of no effect.]
F32S. 16A inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 88(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
17Resumption of land by landlordS
(1)The landlord may resume the land or any part of the land comprised in a lease constituting a short limited duration tenancy or [F33, a limited duration tenancy or a modern limited duration tenancy] if (and only if)—
(ii)in the case of a limited duration tenancy [F34or a modern limited duration tenancy] , any person apart from the tenant;
F33Words in s. 17(1) substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(9)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
F34Words in s. 17(1)(ii) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(9)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
I12S. 17 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
18Irritancy of lease and good husbandryS
[F35(2A)Where such a lease may be irritated on the grounds that the rent is due and unpaid, notice as mentioned in subsection (7) may not be given unless—
(b)the demand has not been complied with.]
F35S. 18(2A) inserted (23.12.2016) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 123(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 13)
I13S. 18 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)
[F3618AIrritancy of lease and good husbandry: modern limited duration tenanciesS
F36S. 18A inserted (23.12.2016 for specified purposes, 30.11.2017 in so far as not already in force) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), ss. 89(2), 130(1) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2016/365, reg. 2, sch.; S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch.
19Resumption and irritancy: supplementaryS
Any provision of this Act as to the termination of a short limited duration tenancy [F37, a limited duration tenancy, a modern limited duration tenancy or a repairing tenancy] does not affect any right of the landlord to—
(a)resume land under section 17 [F38or 17A] ; or
F37Words in s. 19 substituted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(10)(a) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)
F38Words in s. 19(a) inserted (30.11.2017) by Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (asp 18), s. 130(1), sch. 2 para. 7(10)(b) (with s. 128); S.S.I. 2017/299, reg. 2, sch. (with reg. 12)
I14S. 19 in force at 27.11.2003 by S.S.I. 2003/548, art. 2(a) (with Sch.)