Section 602 Minor definitions.
In this Part—
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“owner” in relation to premises—
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 in reversion, and
includes also a person holding or entitled to the rents and profits of the premises F2or part of the premises under a lease of which the unexpired term exceeds three years.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Definition repealed by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), ss. 165(1)(d), 194(4), Sch. 9 Pt. IV para. 81(a), Sch. 12 Pt. II
- F2
Words inserted by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c. 42, SIF 61), s. 165(1)(d), Sch. 9 Pt. IV para. 81(b)
Notes on Part XVII
Modifications
- C1
Pt. XVII (ss. 578-603): power to apply certain functions (with modifications) conferred by Housing Act 1988 (c. 50, SIF 61), s. 65(6)
- C2
Pt. XVII (ss. 578-603) applied (1.4.1990) by Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (c.42, SIF 61), ss. 100(2), 195(2); S.I. 1990/431, art. 4 (subject to Sch. 1)