1. Section 83 of the Housing Act 1996 (determination of reasonableness of service charges) and the repeals referred to in article 2(f) (consequential repeals) shall not have effect in relation to any matter relating to—
(a)a service charge (within the meaning of section 18 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985); or
(b)paragraph 8 of the Schedule to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (right to challenge landlord’s choice of insurers)
where, before the commencement date, court proceedings have been begun, or a reference to arbitration has been made, in respect of that matter.