Section 20D — Assured shorthold tenancies following family intervention tenancies
This version in force from 2026-05-01
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) [F1 An assured tenancy that arises by virtue of a notice under paragraph 12ZA(2) of Schedule 1 in respect of a family intervention tenancy is an assured shorthold tenancy if—]
(a) [F1 the landlord under the assured tenancy is a private registered provider of social housing,]
(b) [F1 the dwelling-house is in England,]
(c) [F1 the family intervention tenancy was granted to a person on the coming to an end of an assured shorthold tenancy under which the person was a tenant, and]
(d) [F1 the notice states that the family intervention tenancy is to be regarded as an assured shorthold tenancy.]
(2) [F1 This section does not apply if the family intervention tenancy was granted before the coming into force of section 163(3) of the Localism Act 2011.]
Amendment notes
- F1 S. 20D inserted (1.4.2012) by Localism Act 2011 (c. 20), ss. 163(3), 240(2); S.I. 2012/628, art. 6(c) (with arts. 9 11 14 15 17)