SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2TRANSFER OF CERTAIN TENANCIES ON DIVORCE ETC. OR ON SEPARATION OF COHABITEES

PART IGENERAL

Interpretation

1

1

In this Schedule the following words and expressions have the same meaning as in the [1978 NI 20.] Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978—

a

dwelling-house;

b

the landlord;

c

protected tenancy;

d

Rent Restriction Acts;

e

statutory tenancy.

2

In this Schedule—

  • “cohabitee”, except in paragraph 3, includes (where the context requires) former cohabitee;

  • “the court” does not include a court of summary jurisdiction;

  • “Part II order” means an order under Part II of this Schedule;

  • “secure tenancy” has the meaning assigned to it by Article 25 of the [1983 NI 15.] Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1983;

  • “spouse” includes a party to a void or voidable marriage and, except in paragraph 2, includes (where the context requires) former spouse.