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Housing Act 1996

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230Minor definitions: general

In this Act—

  • “assured tenancy”, “assured shorthold tenancy” and “assured agricultural occupancy” have the same meaning as in Part I of the [1988 c. 50.] Housing Act 1988;

  • “enactment” includes an enactment comprised in subordinate legislation (within the meaning of the [1978 c. 30.] Interpretation Act 1978);

  • “housing action trust” has the same meaning as in the Housing Act 1988;

  • “housing association” has the same meaning as in the [1985 c. 69.] Housing Associations Act 1985;

  • “introductory tenancy” and “introductory tenant” have the same meaning as in Chapter I of Part V of this Act;

  • “local housing authority” has the same meaning as in the [1985 c. 68.] Housing Act 1985;

  • “registered social landlord” has the same meaning as in Part I of this Act;

  • “secure tenancy” and “secure tenant” have the same meaning as in Part IV of the Housing Act 1985.

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