# The Civil Procedure Rules 1998, Rule 56.5: Scope and interpretation


(1) In this Section of this Part —
(a) “the 2016 Act” means the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016;
(b) “Renting Homes (Wales) claim” means a claim or application under the 2016 Act other than a claim —
(i) for possession;
(ii) for a prohibited conduct standard contract order under section 116 of the 2016 Act;
(iii) to which the Pre-Action Protocol for Housing Disrepair Cases applies; or
(iv) brought in the same proceedings as a claim referred to in paragraphs (i) to (iii);
and includes an appeal under section 78 of the 2016 Act;
(c) “the claimant” means the person making the Renting Homes (Wales) claim, irrespective of whether it is a claim or application under the 2016 Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/3132/rule/56.5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/civil-procedure-rules-1998/rule-56.5
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