39.  General, Interpretation and Legal Provisions

39.1  A person who is not a party to this Agreement has no right under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of this Agreement.

39.2  You must comply with any reasonable and lawful requirements or instructions issued by us or the local authority in connection with the management of the Property as an HMO.

39.3  If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, it shall be deemed deleted to the extent necessary and the remainder of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

39.4  Headings do not affect interpretation. References to the singular include the plural and vice versa.

39.5  References to clauses are to clauses in this Agreement and references to statutes or statutory provisions include those as amended, extended or re-enacted.

39.6  This Agreement is governed by the law of England and Wales and subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

39.7  This Agreement takes effect as a deed and has been executed as such.

39.8  No failure or delay by us in exercising any right under this Agreement operates as a waiver of that right.

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DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

 

This section explains the meaning of certain terms used in this Agreement.

“Agreement” means this tenancy agreement together with any documents expressly incorporated into it, including any Pre-Tenancy Documents.

“Checkout Form” means the document completed at the end of the tenancy recording the condition of the Property, including, but not limited to, cleaning, damage, loss, odour, infestation and missing items. It may also record sums agreed between the parties at the checkout. The Checkout Form may be signed by one or more of you on behalf of all of you. If you sign or confirm it, it will be treated as an accurate record at the time and may be used as evidence under this Agreement.

“Contents” means items listed in the Inventory and Schedule of Condition, including fixtures, fittings, furniture, white goods, appliances, household items, keys, the House Handbook and installations for the supply or use of gas, electricity and water.

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