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Interpretation generally.
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2.—(1) In this Act, except where the context otherwise requires—
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“the Court” means the District Court;
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“dwelling” means a house let as a separate dwelling, or a part so let, of any house, whether or not the tenant shares with any other persons any portion thereof or any accommodation, amenity or facility in connection therewith;
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“housing authority” means—-
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(a) in the case of a county, exclusive of any borough or urban district therein, the council of the county,
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(b) in the case of a county or other borough, the corporation of the borough, and
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(c) in the case of an urban district, the council of the district,
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and references to the functional area of a housing authority shall be construed accordingly;
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“landlord” means the person for the time being entitled to receive (otherwise than as agent for another person) the rent payable in respect of a dwelling;
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“the Minister” means the Minister for the Environment.
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(2) A reference in this Act to a Part or a section is to a Part or a section of this Act unless it is indicated that reference to some other enactment is intended.
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(3) A reference in this Act to a subsection, paragraph or other division is to the subsection, paragraph or other division of the provision in which the reference occurs, unless it is indicated that reference to some other provision is intended.
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