PART 11FINAL PROVISIONS

Interpretation of Act

249Lease, tenancy and related expressions

(1)

In this Act “lease” and “tenancy” have the same meaning.

(2)

Both expressions include—

(a)

a sub-lease or a sub-tenancy, and

(b)

a lease or tenancy (or a sub-lease or sub-tenancy) in equity.

(3)

The expressions “lessor” and “lessee” and “landlord” and “tenant”, and references to letting, to the grant or making of a lease or to covenants or terms, are to be read accordingly.

(4)

“Tenancy” and “licence” mean a tenancy or licence relating to a dwelling (see section 246).