Model Clauses

Question 1

What are the model clauses

Answer 1

Statutory regulations covering the repair, maintenance and insurance of fixed equipment

Question 2

What are the two main model clauses

Answer 2

Agriculture (Maintenance, repair and insurance of Fixed Equipment) Regulation 1973

Agriculture (Model Clauses for Fixed Equipment) (England) Regulations 2015

Question 3

How are they implemented to AHA tenancies

Answer 3

If the agreement is silent = New Model Clauses

If the agreement states the old model clauses AS AMENDED = New Model Clauses

If the agreement just states the 1973 Model Clauses = Old Model Clauses

If the agreement states the carious responsibilities = New Model Clauses apply to anything the agreement does not cover.

Question 4

FBT?

Answer 4

Freedom of contract

The agreement should state the mechanism for repair and maintenance. Usually set out in the agreement or the model clauses are referenced.