In Part I of Schedule 2 to the Rent Act 1977 (provisions for determining application of resident landlord exemption), in paragraph 1 (periods to be disregarded in ascertaining whether landlord resident at all times since grant of tenancy), in sub-paragraph (c)(iii) (period during which interest of landlord vested in Probate Judge), for “the Probate Judge, within the meaning of that Act” substitute “the Probate Judge or the Public Trustee”.