2(1)A person whose only or principal home at the time of the tenant’s death was the house and—S
(a)who was at that time—
(i)the tenant’s spouse [F1or civil partner] , or
(ii)living with the tenant as husband and wife or in a relationship which has the characteristics of the relationship between [F2civil partners] , or
(b)who is, where the tenancy was held jointly by two or more individuals, a surviving tenant.
(2)In the case of a person referred to in sub-paragraph (1)(a)(ii), the house must have been the person’s only or principal home throughout the period of 6 months ending with the tenant’s death.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in sch. 3 para. 2(1)(a)(i) inserted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 para. 66(a); S.S.I. 2005/604, arts. 2(c), 4
F2Words in sch. 3 para. 2(1)(a)(ii) substituted (5.12.2005) by Civil Partnership Act 2004 (c. 33), s. 263(10)(c), Sch. 28 para. 66(b); S.S.I. 2005/604, arts. 2(c), 4