Administration of Justice Act 1970

39 Interpretation of Part IV.E+W+N.I.

(1)In this Part of this Act—

  • dwelling-house” includes any building or part thereof which is used as a dwelling;

  • mortgage” includes a charge and “mortgagor” and “mortgagee” shall be construed accordingly;

  • mortgagor” and “mortgagee” includes any person deriving title under the original mortgagor or mortgagee.

(2)The fact that part of the premises comprised in a dwelling-house is used as a shop or office or for business, trade or professional purposes shall not prevent the dwelling-house from being a dwelling-house for the purposes of this Part of this Act.