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Article 2 Interpretation

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(1)

In this order, unless the context otherwise requires—

  • “the Rent Act” means the a Rent Act 1968;

  • “committee” means a rent assessment committee constituted under Schedule 5 to the Rent Act;

  • “district” means a district for the purposes of Part VI of the Rent Act;

  • “existing” means existing immediately before the date of the coming into operation of this order;

  • “panel area” means an area for which a panel of persons is appointed to act pursuant to paragraph 1 of Schedule 5 to the Rent Act;

  • “Part VI contract” has the meaning assigned to it by section 70(6) of the Rent Act;

  • “Part VIII tenancy” means a tenancy to which Part VIII of the Housing Finance Act 1972 applies;

  • “registration area” means a registration area for the purposes of Part IV of the Rent Act;

  • “rent officer” shall be construed in accordance with section 40(4) of the Rent Act; and

  • “rent tribunal” has the meaning assigned to it by section 69(1) of the Rent Act.

(2)

In articles 3 and 4 below any reference to a provision of the Rent Act includes a reference to that provision as it has effect by virtue of section 82(2) of the Housing Finance Act 1972 (application of certain of the provisions of the Rent Act to Part VIII tenancies).

(3)

The Interpretation Act 1889 shall apply for the interpretation of this order as it applies for the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.