LTA 1985 s. 31C (repealed) county court transfer
Section 31C of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, about transfer of cases from county court, has been repealed. No current text exists.
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Text in force at .
Source: legislation.gov.uk — The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk), reproduced under licence Open Government Licence v3.0.
What it actually says
The full text of this provision is not shown (it is replaced by dots). This indicates that section 31C of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 has been repealed or is no longer in force. No current statutory language exists for this section.
Readers who are in the middle of an argument that refers to LTA 1985 s. 31C should be aware that this provision does not currently have legal effect. Other provisions in the same Act, such as s.30g (jurisdiction of county court) and s.31a (jurisdiction of leasehold valuation tribunal), may address related matters.
When it applies
- No current situations – this section is repealed.
- No transfers from county court are governed by this section.
- This provision does not apply to any ongoing case.
What this section does not say
- That this section allows a party to transfer a case from county court (it is no longer law).
- That this section provides a right to move a case to a leasehold valuation tribunal (see s.31a instead).
- That this section can be cited in current proceedings as an active provision.
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This page reproduces the text of LTA 1985 s. 31C in force at the date shown and explains it in general terms. It is not legal advice and takes no account of the circumstances of your case, which can change the answer completely. For a live dispute, for limitation periods, and before taking any step in court, consult a qualified lawyer in England and Wales.