Paragraph 9

(1)

In Schedule 2 (tenancies which are not secure tenancies)—

(a)

the provision numbered as paragraph 1 shall become sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph 1; and

(b)

the provision inserted by paragraph 4 of Schedule 4 to the Order of 1986 as paragraph 1A shall become sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph 1.

(2)

After paragraph 1 insert—

“Introductory tenancies
1A

A tenancy is not a secure tenancy if it is an introductory tenancy or a tenancy which has ceased to be an introductory tenancy—

(a)

by virtue of Article 15(3) of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 2003 (disposal on death to non-qualifying person), or

(b)

by virtue of the tenant, or in the case of a joint tenancy every tenant, ceasing to occupy the dwelling-house as his only or principal home.”.