15. In this Schedule—N.I.
“uncontrolled tenancy” means a tenancy which is not a [F1controlled tenancy within the meaning of Article 40(4) of the Private Tenancies (Northern Ireland) Order 2006] or a secure tenancy within the meaning of Article 25 of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1983(1);
“decision” means a decision made in accordance with Part I or Part III;
“dwelling” means any residential accommodation whether or not consisting of the whole or part of a building and whether or not comprising separate and self-contained premises;
“occupier” means a person (whether or not identified by name) who is stated to occupy the dwelling as his home;
“relevant time” means the time the application for the decision is made or, if earlier, the tenancy ends;
“size criteria” means the standards relating to bedrooms and rooms suitable for living in specified in this Schedule;
“tenancy” includes—
a licence; and
a prospective tenancy or licence, and
references to a tenant, a landlord or any other expression appropriate to a tenancy shall be construed accordingly.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 para. 15 substituted (1.6.2007) by The Housing Benefit (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/266), regs. 1(1), 4(5)
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 2 para. 15 in operation at 20.11.2006, see reg. 1(1)