Housing Act 1996

3 (1) Section 20(1) of the [1987 c. 31.] Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 (interpretation of Part I) is amended as follows.

(2) For the definition of “acceptance notice” substitute—

““acceptance notice” has the meaning given by section 6(3);”

(3) For the definition of “constituent flat” substitute—

““constituent flat” shall be construed in accordance with section 5(1) or 11(2), as the case may require;”

(4) Omit the definition of “the new landlord”.

(5) After that definition insert—

““the nominated person” means the person or persons for the time being nominated by the requisite majority of the qualifying tenants of the constituent flats for the purposes of section 6, 12A, 12B or 12C, as the case may require;”

(6) For the definition of “the protected interest” substitute—

““the protected interest” means the estate, interest or other subject-matter of an offer notice;”

(7) After that definition insert—

““the protected period” has the meaning given by section 6(4);”

(8) For the definition of “purchase notice” substitute—

““purchase notice” has the meaning given by section 12B(2);”

(9) After that definition insert—

““purchaser” has the meaning given by section 11(3);”

(10) In the definition of “the requisite majority” for “section 5(6) and (7)” substitute “section 18A”.