Rent Act 1977 (c. 42)

PART VII Security of Tenure

Miscellaneous

107 Interpretation of Part VII

(1) In this Part of this Act, except where the context otherwise requires—

• " dwelling " means a house or part of a house;

• " lessee " means the person to whom is granted, under a restricted contract, the right to occupy the dwelling in question as a residence and any person directly or indirectly deriving title from the grantee; and

• " lessor " means the person who, under a restricted contract, grants to another the right to occupy the dwelling in question as a residence and any person directly or indirectly deriving title from the grantor.

(2) References in this Part of this Act to a party to a contract include references to any person directly or indirectly deriving title from such a party.