249(1)
In this Act "lease" and "tenancy" have the same meaning.
249(2)
Both expressions include—
(a) a sub-lease or a sub-tenancy, and
(b) a lease or tenancy (or a sub-lease or sub-tenancy) in equity.
249(3)
The expressions "lessor" and "lessee" and "landlord" and "tenant", and references to letting, to the grant or making of a lease or to covenants or terms, are to be read accordingly.
249(4)
"Tenancy" and "licence" mean a tenancy or licence relating to a dwelling (see section 246).