SCHEDULE 4INTRODUCTORY STANDARD CONTRACTS
Introductory period
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1
The introductory period, in relation to an occupation contract which is a periodic standard contract because the first exception in section 11 or 12 applies and because it is within paragraph 3 of Schedule 3, is—
a
the period of 12 months starting with the introduction date of the contract, or
b
if there is an extension under paragraph 3, the period of 18 months starting with the introduction date of the contract.
2
Sub-paragraph (3) applies instead of sub-paragraph (1) if, at the end of what would be the introductory period under sub-paragraph (1)—
a
a possession claim made by the landlord in respect of the dwelling has not been concluded, or
b
the landlord has given the contract-holder a possession notice or a notice under section 173 (landlord's notice to end contract), and the period before the end of which the landlord may make a possession claim has not ended.
3
Where this sub-paragraph applies, the introductory period is the period starting with the introduction date of the contract and ending—
a
when a relevant event occurs, or
b
if no relevant event occurs, immediately after the contract ends.
4
In a case within sub-paragraph (2)(a) the relevant event is the conclusion of the possession claim in favour of the contract-holder.
5
In a case within sub-paragraph (2)(b) each of the following is a relevant event—
a
withdrawal of the notice;
b
the period ending without a possession claim having been made;
c
conclusion in favour of the contract-holder of a possession claim made in reliance on the notice.
6
If a private landlord becomes the landlord under the contract before the time at which the introductory period would end apart from this sub-paragraph, the introductory period ends.
7
The introduction date of an occupation contract is (subject to paragraph 2)—
a
the occupation date of the contract, or
b
if the contract became a periodic standard contract because the first exception in section 12 applied and because it was within paragraph 3 of Schedule 3 on a community landlord becoming the landlord under the contract, the day the community landlord became the landlord.