Article 2 Interpretation

In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires–

• “child” means a person under the age of 16;

• “determination” means a determination (including an interim and a further determination) made in accordance with Schedule 1 to this Order;

• “dwelling” has the same meaning as in the Social Security Act 1986^f1;

• “local authority” has the same meaning as it has in the Social Security Act 1986 in relation to Scotland;

• “occupier” means a person (whether or not identified by name) who is stated, in the application for a determination, to occupy the dwelling;

• “relevant time” means the time the application for the determination is made or, if earlier, the tenancy ends.

• “rent” has the same meaning as in section 25 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988, except that the reference to the house in subsection (3) shall be construed as a reference to the dwelling;

• “size criteria” means the standards relating to bedrooms and rooms suitable for living in specified in Schedule 2 to this Order; and

• “tenancy” includes any other right of occupancy and references to a tenant, a landlord or any other expression appropriate to a tenancy shall be construed accordingly.

In this Order any reference to a notice or application is to a notice or application in writing, and any notice by a rent officer may be sent by post.