# Building (Scotland) Act 2003, Section 46G: Continuing liability of former owner


(1) An owner of a building who is liable for the repayable amount does not, by virtue only of ceasing to be such an owner, cease to be liable for the repayable amount.
(2) Where, in relation to a building, a new owner (within the meaning of section 46F(1)(b)) pays the repayable amount, or any part of it, for which a former owner of the building is liable, the new owner may recover the amount, or the part of it, so paid from the former owner.
(3) A person who is entitled to recover an amount under subsection (2) does not, by virtue only of ceasing to be the owner of the building, cease to be entitled to recover that amount.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2003/8/section/46G (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/building-scotland-act-2003/section-46G
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