Section 343 — Housing Act 1985: Minor definitions.

Minor definitions. 343 In this Part— “ agent ”, in relation to the landlord of a dwelling—

a means a person who collects rent in respect of the dwelling on behalf of the landlord, or is authorised by him to do so, and b in the case of a dwelling occupied under a contract of employment under which the provision of the dwelling for his occupation forms part of the occupier’s remuneration, includes a person who pays remuneration on behalf of the employer, or is authorised by him to do so; “ dwelling ” means premises used or suitable for use as a separate dwelling; “ landlord ”, in relation to a dwelling—

a Means the immediate landlord of an occupier of the dwelling, and b in the case of a dwelling occupied under a contract of employment under which the provision of the dwelling for his occupation forms part of the occupier’s remuneration, includes the occupier’s employer; “ owner ”, in relation to premises—

a means a person (other than a mortgagee not in possession) who is for the time being entitled to dispose of the fee simple, whether in possession or in reversion, and b includes also a person holding or entitled to the rents and profits of the premises under a lease of which the unexpired term exceeds three years.