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Section 128: Interpretation of Part IX.

Rent Act 1977 · 1977 c. 42View on legislation.gov.uk

Part IX: Premiums, Etc.

In this Part of this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,—

any fine or other like sum;
any other pecuniary consideration in addition to rent; and
any sum paid by way of a deposit, other than one which does not exceed one-sixth of the annual rent and is reasonable in relation to the potential liability in respect of which it is paid.

  • "furniture" includes fittings and other articles; and

  • "premium" includes—

For the avoidance of doubt it is hereby declared that nothing in this Part of this Act shall render any amount recoverable more than once.

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