The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation) Order 1991

Interpretation

2.—(1) In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires–

“the Act” means the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982;

“family” and the reference to membership thereof shall be construed in accordance with section 83 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987(1);

“house” includes any part of a building, being a part which is occupied as a separate dwelling and, in particular, includes a flat;

“house in multiple occupation” means a house (other than a house in respect of which a control order under section 178 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1987 is in force) which is the only or principal residence of more than 4 persons, being persons who are not all members either of the same family or of one or other of 2 families.

(2) For purposes of the definition of “house in multiple occupation” in paragraph (1) above, a house in which a person undertaking a full time course of education resides during term time shall, during the period of that person’s residence, be regarded as being his only or principal residence.

(3) For purposes of this Order, dwellings comprised within a building which, although otherwise separate, share use of a sanitary convenience or of personal washing facilities shall be taken to form part of a single house.

(1)

1987 c. 26.