7Inclusion of ancillary areas in references to regulated buildingsE+W
(1)This section makes provision about the meaning of references in the remaining provisions of this Act to a regulated building (including references to a category 1 building, a category 2 building or a category 3 building).
(2)Such a reference is a reference to the building together with any room, outbuilding, garage, car park, yard, garden or other area (an “ancillary area”) that is provided for the use, benefit or enjoyment of residents of the building.
(3)For the purposes of subsection (2) an ancillary area is provided for the use, benefit or enjoyment of residents of a building whether or not—
(a)it may be used, benefited from or enjoyed by other persons;
(b)it is provided for the exclusive use, benefit or enjoyment of the residents of a particular residential unit or units in the building.
Commencement Information
I1S. 7 in force at 28.4.2026, see s. 138(1)(a)