(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).