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Paragraph 4

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(1)

Premises that a person intends to occupy as their home where—

(a)

the person has acquired the premises within the past 6 months but not yet taken up occupation;

(b)

the person is taking steps to obtain possession and has commenced those steps within the past 6 months; or

(c)

the person is carrying out essential repairs or alterations required to render the premises fit for occupation and these have been commenced within the past 6 months.

(2)

A person is to be taken to have commenced steps to obtain possession of premises on the date that legal advice is first sought or proceedings are commenced, whichever is earlier.