Related disputes may be resolved together
339C Related disputes may be resolved together
This section applies if—
for 2 or more related subleases, there are disputes (related disputes) to which this division applies; and
each related dispute is about—
an identical, or substantially similar, term in each related sublease; or
identical, or substantially similar, conduct of the sublessor in relation to each related sublease; and
each related sublessee has complied with subdivision 2 to the extent that subdivision applies to the related sublessee.
The related disputes must be resolved under subdivision 3 or 4 in the same dispute resolution process, by the same mediator or arbitrator, if—
the related sublessees agree to the disputes being resolved in that way; and
the mediator or arbitrator agrees to resolve the disputes in that way.
If subsection (2) applies, a reference to a party to the dispute in section 339D, or subdivision 3 or 4, includes a reference to each related sublessee.
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