Section 38 — Equality Act 2010: Interpretation and exceptions

Interpretation and exceptions 38 1 This section applies for the purposes of this Part.

2 A reference to premises is a reference to the whole or part of the premises.

3 A reference to disposing of premises includes, in the case of premises subject to a tenancy, a reference to—

a assigning the premises, b sub-letting them, or c parting with possession of them.

4 A reference to disposing of premises also includes a reference to granting a right to occupy them.

5 A reference to disposing of an interest in a commonhold unit includes a reference to creating an interest in a commonhold unit.

6 A reference to a tenancy is to a tenancy created (whether before or after the passing of this Act)—

a by a lease or sub-lease, b by an agreement for a lease or sub-lease, c by a tenancy agreement, or d in pursuance of an enactment, and a reference to a tenant is to be construed accordingly.

7 A reference to commonhold land, a commonhold association, a commonhold community statement, a commonhold unit or a unit-holder is to be construed in accordance with the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002.

8 Schedule 4 (reasonable adjustments) has effect.

9 Schedule 5 (exceptions) has effect.