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(". In section 21(1) of the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 (mailers to be determined by leasehold valuation tribunal), after paragraph (b) there shall be inserted—
(ba) the amount of any costs payable under section 9(4) or 14(2);".").
§ The noble Lord said: This amendment makes a small change to the powers currently available to leasehold valuation tribunals when they are resolving disputes over cases concerning the enfranchisement of houses under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967.
§ The amendment would provide that leasehold valuation tribunals may additionally determine the amount of any landlord's costs liable under the Act to be paid by the tenant. At the moment any dispute over these would have to be settled by separate court proceedings. This change would bring the 1967 Act into line with the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 which gives the leasehold valuation tribunals jurisdiction to determine costs incurred in the enfranchisement and lease extension process in relation to leasehold flats. I beg to move.
§ On Question, amendment agreed to.
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Lord Lucas moved Amendment No. 255A:
After Clause 105, insert the following new clause—