This provision provides for how Chapter 1 Part 1 of the Act (assured tenancies) applies to all existing tenancies and new assured tenancies once sections come into force. It also defines what is meant by "the commencement date" which is an important term used in the Act as it is the start date from when provisions in Chapter 1 Part 1 apply to particular descriptions of assured tenancies. Section 145, subsection (8) provides that one day may be appointed to commence Chapter 1 Part 1 in relation to all assured tenancies that are not social housing assured tenancies. In practice, with the possible exception of social housing assured tenancies, the effect of this is that Chapter 1 Part 1 of the Act will come into force in relation to assured tenancies on the same day.
Part 5: General Section 146 Existing assured tenancies to continue as section 4A assured tenancies Background