522.Subsection (1) provides that a lease is a “qualifying lease” if it was granted before the beginning of 20 February 2026, if it is a long lease of a single dwelling in a relevant building, if the tenant under the lease is liable to pay a service charge, and on 20 February 2026:
523.Regulations under this section may make other provision in relation to the meaning of “qualifying lease”, including provision for certain leases to be treated as a qualifying lease.
Commentary on Sections Part 4 - Remediation of Certain Defects Section 117 - Meaning of “qualifying lease”