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323 Index of defined expressions: Part IX.E+W
The following Table shows provisions defining or otherwise explaining expressions used in this Part (other than provisions defining or explaining an expression used in the same section or paragraph):—
| [F1assured agricultural occupancy] | [F1section 622] |
| [F1assured tenancy] | [F1section 622] |
| clearance area | section 289(1) |
| closing order | section 267(2) |
| demolition order | section 267(1) |
| district (of a local housing authority) | section 2(1) |
| [F2dwelling house] | [F2sections 266 and 322] |
| fit (or unfit) for human habitation | [F3section 604] |
| . . . F4 | . . . F4 |
| [F2flat] | [F2section 322] |
| . . . F4 | . . . F4 |
| . . . F4 | . . . F4 |
| [F2house in multiple occupation] | [F2section 322] |
| . . . F4 | . . . F4 |
| lease, lessee and lessor | section 621 |
| listed building | section 303 |
| local housing authority | section 1, 2(2) |
| obstructive building | section 283 |
| obstructive building order | section 284 |
| owner (of premises) | section 322 |
| . . . F4 | . . . F4 |
| [F2premises] | [F2section 322] |
| prescribed | section 614 |
| reasonable expense | section 321 |
| rehabilitation order | Schedule 11 |
| the Rent Acts | section 622 |
| . . . F4 | . . . F4 |
| . . . F4 | . . . F4 |
| standard scale (in reference to the maximum fine on summary conviction) | section 622 |
| underground room | section 280 |
| unfit (or fit) for human habitation | [F3section 604] |
| . . . F4 | . . . F4 |
Textual Amendments
F1Entries inserted by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 140(1), Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 49
F2Entries inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 43(c)
F3Words substituted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(b), Sch. 9 Pt. II para. 43(b)
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