Rent Restrictions Act, 1946

Interpretation of Part III.

27.—In this Part—

the expression “appointed area” means any area being—

(a) a county borough,

(b) the borough of Dún Laoghaire, or

(c) any area prescribed by regulations for the time being in force as an appointed area for the purposes of this Part;

the expression “existing rent” means the rent payable by a tenant for small premises immediately prior to his making an application for a provisional order in respect of the premises;

the expression “provisional order” means an order under section 29 of this Act;

the expression “small premises” means premises being—

(a) controlled (1923 Act) premises situate in an appointed area which is a county borough or the borough of Dún Laoghaire, the rateable valuation whereof does not exceed ten pounds, or

(b) controlled (1923 Act) premises situate in any other appointed area, the rateable valuation whereof does not exceed such amount (not being more than ten pounds) as may be prescribed.