Part VIII U.K. Miscellaneous and general provisions

Extent Information

E1 For extent of Part VIII, see s. 231(2)-(4)

General U.K.

229 Meaning of “lease” and “tenancy” and related expressions. E+W+S

(1) In this Act “lease” and “tenancy” have the same meaning.

(2) Both expressions include—

(a) a sub-lease or a sub-tenancy, and

(b) an agreement for a lease or tenancy (or sub-lease or sub-tenancy).

(3) The expressions “lessor” and “lessee” and “landlord” and “tenant”, and references to letting, to the grant of a lease or to covenants or terms, shall be construed accordingly.