Section 262 Minor definitions.

In this Part—

“disposal”, in relation to land, includes a conveyance of, or contract to convey, an estate or interest not previously in existence;
“owner”, in relation to premises—

(a)

means a person (other than a mortgagee not in possession) who is for the time being entitled to dispose of the fee simple in the premises, whether in possession or reversion, and

(b)

includes also a person holding or entitled to the rents and profits of the premises under a lease of which the unexpired term exceeds three years.

Notes on Part VIII

Modifications

C1: Pt. VIII (ss. 239–263): by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 98(1) it is provided that the provisions of Part VII of that Act shall have effect in place of Part VIII of this Act

Notes on Supplementary provisions

Textual amendments

F1: Ss. 259A, 259B inserted by Housing and Planning Act 1986 (c. 63, SIF 61), s. 21(1)