Paragraph 26

In section 143E (notice of proceedings for possession), for subsection (3) substitute—

“(3)

The date specified under subsection (2)(c)—

(a)

in a case where the demoted tenancy is a periodic tenancy, must not be earlier than the date on which the tenancy could, apart from this Chapter, be brought to an end by notice to quit given by the landlord on the same date as the proceedings, and

(b)

in a case where the demoted tenancy is a fixed term tenancy, must not be earlier than the end of the period of 6 weeks beginning with the date on which the notice of proceedings is served.”