Local Government and Housing Act 1989

100 Interpretation of Part VII

(1) In this Part, except where the context otherwise requires,—

• “dwelling” means a building or part of a building occupied or intended to be occupied as a separate dwelling, together with any yard, garden, outhouses and appurtenances belonging to or usually enjoyed with it;

• “house in multiple occupation” has the same meaning as in Part XI of the [1985 c. 68.] Housing Act 1985, except that it does not include any part of such a house which is occupied as a separate dwelling by persons who do form a single household;

• “housing accommodation” means dwellings, houses in multiple occupation and hostels;

• “local housing authority” and any reference to the district of such an authority shall be construed in accordance with sections 1 and 2 of the Housing Act 1985.

(2) Part XVII of the Housing Act 1985 (compulsory purchase and land compensation) applies in relation to this Part as if it were contained in that Act.