Section 92 — Interpretation of Part III.
Extent: E+W
This version in force from 2025-09-10
Snapshot: 2026-08-24
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(1) In this Part of this Act, except where the context otherwise requires,—
(a) “designated area” and “designation order” have the meaning assigned by section 60(6) above;
(b) any reference to a “house” includes a reference to a flat and to any yard, garden, outhouses and appurtenances belonging to the house or flat or usually enjoyed with it;
(c) “housing accommodation” includes flats, lodging-houses and hostels;
(ca) [F1 “introductory tenancy” has the same meaning as in Chapter I of Part V of the Housing Act 1996 and “introductory tenant” shall be construed accordingly;]
(d) “local housing authority” has the same meaning as in the Housing Act 1985 and section 2 of that Act (the district of a local housing authority) has effect in relation to this Part of this Act as it has effect in relation to that Act;
(e) “local authority housing” means housing accommodation provided by a local housing authority (whether in its own district or not);
(f) “secure tenancy” has the meaning assigned by section 79 of the Housing Act 1985 and “secure tenant” shall be construed accordingly; and
(g) [F2 “the 1990 Act” means the Town and Country Planning Act 1990]
Amendment notes
- F1 S. 92(1)(ca) inserted (12.2.1997) by S.I 1997/74, art. 2, Sch. para. 6(k)
- F2 S. 92(1)(g) substituted by Planning (Consequential Provisions) Act 1990 (c. 11, SIF 123: 1, 2), s. 4, Sch. 2 para. 79(4)