Commentary on the Sections: Part 1 Qualifying rules Section 132: Personal representatives
225.Section 132 makes special provision for the benefit of those who inherit leases.  Provided that the deceased had been a qualifying tenant for at least two years (see section 130), their personal representatives will have the right to a new lease notwithstanding the fact that they have not, themselves, held the lease for at least two years.  This right can only be exercised during a period of two years starting from the date of grant of probate or of letters of administration.