HC Deb 01 July 1920 vol 131 c882

(3) Where the landlord of any dwelling-house to which this Act applies has served a notice to quit on the tenant, the acceptance of rent by the landlord for a period not exceeding three months from the expiration of the notice to quit shall not be deemed to prejudice any right to possession of such premises.

Lords Amendment:

At end of Sub-section (3) insert the words "and if any order for possession is made any payment of rent so accepted shall be treated as mesne profits."

Read a Second time.

Dr. ADDISON

I beg to move, "That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment."

This is not to invalidate any payment that may have been made in respect of rent after an application has been made to the Court.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Is it a Government Amendment?

Dr. ADDISON

Yes.