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LEASES (COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL) ACT 2001 - SECT 91

Compensation for incomplete repair

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     the lessor fails to comply with section 88 (Notice of lessor's intentions regarding repair); or

        (b)     the tenant relies on the lessor's advice under section 88 that the lessor intends to repair damage to premises or to a building containing the premises.

    (2)     The lessor is liable to pay the tenant compensation for loss or damage (other than nominal loss or damage) suffered because of the lessor's failure—

        (a)     to comply with section 88; or

        (b)     to repair the premises within the period the lessor told the tenant the premises would be repaired, or within a reasonable time after the end of that period.



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