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Section 39 Interpretation of Part IV.

(1)

In this Part of this Act—

  • “dwelling-house” includes any building or part thereof which is used as a dwelling;

  • “mortgage” includes a charge and “mortgagor” and “mortgagee” shall be construed accordingly;

  • “mortgagor” and “mortgagee” includes any person deriving title under the original mortgagor or mortgagee.

(2)

The fact that part of the premises comprised in a dwelling-house is used as a shop or office or for business, trade or professional purposes shall not prevent the dwelling-house from being a dwelling-house for the purposes of this Part of this Act.