Saving provision4
The transfer of functions and jurisdiction of the sheriff to the First-tier Tribunal made by section 16 of the Act has no effect in relation to any—
a
action arising from any tenancy referred to in section 16(1) of the Act where the application to the sheriff was made prior to 1st December 2017; and
b
any appeal against the decision of a sheriff in an action of the kind mentioned in paragraph (a) where the appeal—
i
has not been determined prior to 1st December 2017; or
ii
is made on or after 1st December 2017 in relation to a decision of a sheriff made on or after that date.