SCHEDULE 2Decisions of rent payable

PART VIInterpretation

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In this Schedule—

  • “uncontrolled tenancy” means a tenancy which is not a protected or statutory tenancy within the meaning of the Rent (Northern Ireland) Order 1978157 or a secure tenancy within the meaning of Article 25 of the Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1983158;

  • “decision” means a decision made in accordance with Part I or Part III;

  • “dwelling” means any residential accommodation whether or not consisting of the whole or part of a building and whether or not comprising separate and self-contained premises;

  • “occupier” means a person (whether or not identified by name) who is stated to occupy the dwelling as his home;

  • “relevant time” means the time the application for the decision is made or, if earlier, the tenancy ends;

  • “size criteria” means the standards relating to bedrooms and rooms suitable for living in specified in this Schedule;

  • “tenancy” includes—

    1. a

      a licence; and

    2. b

      a prospective tenancy or licence, and

    references to a tenant, a landlord or any other expression appropriate to a tenancy shall be construed accordingly.