In force2009 Revised EditionCurrent version · 2009 Revised EditionSee versions on Attorney General's Chambers(opens the publisher’s site)
Distress Act · 2009 Revised Edition
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
Section 10 shall not apply to any under-tenant where the under-tenancy has been created in breach of any covenant or agreement in writing between the landlord and his immediate tenant.
tenant
“tenant” means any person from whom a landlord claims rent to be due under any such lease or agreement. To apply to rents owed to Government.
landlord
“landlord” means the lessor or sub-lessor of any premises, under any lease or agreement of tenancy, and includes any person claiming to be entitled in any capacity to receive rents due under any such lease or agreement;
tenant
“tenant” means any person from whom a landlord claims rent to be due under any such lease or agreement. To apply to rents owed to Government.