Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978

Interpretation of Part VIIIN.I.

53.—(1) In this Part—

  • “furniture” includes fittings and other articles;

  • [F1“premium” includes—

    (a)

    any fine or other like sum;

    (b)

    any other pecuniary consideration in addition to rent; and

    (c)

    any sum paid by way of a deposit, other than one which does not exceed one-sixth of the annual rent and is reasonable in relation to the potential liability in respect of which it is paid.]

(2)  Nothing in this Part renders any amount recoverable more than once.