Part 4Premises
Supplementary
I138Interpretation and exceptions
1
This section applies for the purposes of this Part.
2
A reference to premises is a reference to the whole or part of the premises.
3
A reference to disposing of premises includes, in the case of premises subject to a tenancy, a reference to—
a
assigning the premises,
b
sub-letting them, or
c
parting with possession of them.
4
A reference to disposing of premises also includes a reference to granting a right to occupy them.
5
A reference to disposing of an interest in a commonhold unit includes a reference to creating an interest in a commonhold unit.
6
A reference to a tenancy is to a tenancy created (whether before or after the passing of this Act)—
a
by a lease or sub-lease,
b
by an agreement for a lease or sub-lease,
c
by a tenancy agreement, or
d
in pursuance of an enactment,
and a reference to a tenant is to be construed accordingly.
7
A reference to commonhold land, a commonhold association, a commonhold community statement, a commonhold unit or a unit-holder is to be construed in accordance with the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.
8
Schedule 4 (reasonable adjustments) has effect.
9
Schedule 5 (exceptions) has effect.