343Minor definitions.
In this Part—
“agent”, in relation to the landlord of a dwelling—
(a)means a person who collects rent in respect of the dwelling on behalf of the landlord, or is authorised by him to do so, and
(b)in the case of a dwelling occupied under a contract of employment under which the provision of the dwelling for his occupation forms part of the occupier’s remuneration, includes a person who pays remuneration on behalf of the employer, or is authorised by him to do so;
“dwelling” means premises used or suitable for use as a separate dwelling;
“landlord”, in relation to a dwelling—
(a)Means the immediate landlord of an occupier of the dwelling, and
(b)in the case of a dwelling occupied under a contract of employment under which the provision of the dwelling for his occupation forms part of the occupier’s remuneration, includes the occupier’s employer;
“owner”, in relation to premises—
(a)means a person (other than a mortgagee not in possession) who is for the time being entitled to dispose of the fee simple, whether in possession or in reversion, and
(b)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.