Modifications etc. (not altering text)
C1Pt. XVIII (ss. 604–625): power to apply certain functions with modifications conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(6)
In this Part—
[F1“dwelling-house” F2. . . shall be construed in accordance with subsection (2);
F3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ]
“owner”, in relation to premises—
means a person (other than a mortgagee not in possession) who is for the time being entitled to dispose of the fee simple absolute in the premises, whether in possession or in reversion, and
includes also a person holding or entitled to the rents and profits of the premises under a lease of which the unexpired term exceeds three years.
[F4(2)For the purposes of this Part, “dwelling-house” includes any yard, garden, outhouses and appurtenances belonging to it or usually enjoyed with it and section 183 shall have effect to determine whether a dwelling-house is a flat.]
Textual Amendments
F1Definitions substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(e), Sch. 9 Pt. V para. 90(1)
F2S. 623: words in "section 623(1)" repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by virtue of Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(e)(v) (with Sch.); S. I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)
F3S. 623: definitions in "section 623(1)" repealed (6.4.2006 for E. and 16.6.2006 for W.) by virtue of Housing Act 2004 (c. 34), ss. 266, 270(4)(5), Sch. 16; S.I. 2006/1060, art. 2(1)(v)(e) (with Sch.); S.I. 2006/1535, art. 2(c)(v) (with Sch.)