Part 4Premises

Supplementary

I138Interpretation and exceptions

1

This section applies for the purposes of this Part.

2

A reference to premises is a reference to the whole or part of the premises.

3

A reference to disposing of premises includes, in the case of premises subject to a tenancy, a reference to—

a

assigning the premises,

b

sub-letting them, or

c

parting with possession of them.

4

A reference to disposing of premises also includes a reference to granting a right to occupy them.

5

A reference to disposing of an interest in a commonhold unit includes a reference to creating an interest in a commonhold unit.

6

A reference to a tenancy is to a tenancy created (whether before or after the passing of this Act)—

a

by a lease or sub-lease,

b

by an agreement for a lease or sub-lease,

c

by a tenancy agreement, or

d

in pursuance of an enactment,

and a reference to a tenant is to be construed accordingly.

7

A reference to commonhold land, a commonhold association, a commonhold community statement, a commonhold unit or a unit-holder is to be construed in accordance with the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

8

Schedule 4 (reasonable adjustments) has effect.

9

Schedule 5 (exceptions) has effect.