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343 Minor definitions.E+W

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.

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