Section 229 Meaning of “lease” and “tenancy” and related expressions.
England, Wales and Scotland
(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.
Notes on Part VIII
Extent
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For extent of Part VIII, see s. 231(2)-(4)