# Family Law Act 1996, Paragraph 3

Extent: E+W

(1) This paragraph applies if one cohabitant is entitled, either in his own right or jointly with the other cohabitant, to occupy a dwelling-house by virtue of a relevant tenancy.
(2) If the cohabitants cease to cohabit, the court may make a Part II order.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1996/27/schedule/7/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/family-law-act-1996/schedule-7/paragraph-3
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