Paragraph 49 I1

England and Wales

(1)

In section 147(1) of that Act (interpretation) after the definition of “landlord" there shall be inserted—

““legal representative” means an authorised advocate or authorised litigator, as defined by section 119(1) of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990.”

(2)

For the word “solicitor” in sections 13(1) and (4), 61(2) and 126 of that Act there shall be substituted “ legal representative" ”.

(3)

For the word “solicitors” in sections 18, 24(1),F1... 75(3)(f) and 79 of that Act there shall be substituted “ legal representatives" ”.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Word in Sch. 18 para. 49(3) repealed (22.4.2014) by Crime and Courts Act 2013 (c. 22), s. 61(3), Sch. 9 para. 141; S.I. 2014/954, art. 2(c) (with art. 3) (with transitional provisions and savings in S.I. 2014/956, arts. 3-11)

Commencement

I1: Sch. 18 para. 49 wholly in force at 1. 4.1991 see s. 124(3) and S.I. 1991/608, art. 2, Sch.