31.—(1) The reference in section 28(1) to a continuous period of occupation under a tenancy includes a reference to a continuous period of occupation under a series of 2 or more tenancies.

(2) Where the continuous occupation referred to in section 28(1) has been under a series of 2 or more tenancies—

(a) in section 28(2), “the tenancy mentioned in subsection (1)” means the last of those tenancies,

(b) in section 28(2)(a)(i), “the commencement of the tenancy” means the commencement of the first of those tenancies, and

(c) in section 28(3), “the tenancy” means the last of those tenancies,

and section 30 shall be construed accordingly.