Landlord and Tenant Act, 1931

Exclusion of certain lands and premises held by local authorities.

3.—Where the buildings on any land or premises were or are provided by a local authority under the Housing of the Working-Classes (Ireland) Acts, 1890 to 1921, or the Labourers (Ireland) Acts, 1883 to 1930, the following provisions shall have effect, that is to say:—

(a) if such land or premises is or are held by such local authority in fee simple, this Act shall not apply in respect of such land or premises;

(b) if such land or premises is or are held by such local authority under a lease, such local authority shall be deemed for the purposes of this Act to be the tenant of such land or premises and to be in exclusive occupation thereof.