The Matrimonial and Family Proceedings (Northern Ireland) Order 1989

Interpretation

11.—(1) In this Schedule the following words and expressions have the same meaning as in the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978(1), namely—

(a)dwelling-house;

(b)the landlord;

(c)protected tenancy;

(d)Rent Restriction Acts;

(e)statutory tenancy.

(2) In this Schedule—

  • “divorce county court” has the meaning assigned to it by the principal Order;

  • “secure tenancy” has the meaning assigned to it by Article 25 of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1983(2).

(3) In this Schedule “spouse” includes a party to a void or voidable marriage and the reference in paragraph 7 to remarriage includes a reference to a marriage which is by law void or voidable.

(4) References in this Schedule to a spouse being entitled to occupy a dwelling-house by virtue of a protected, statutory or secure tenancy apply whether that entitlement is in his or her own right, or jointly with the other spouse.