The Housing (Northern Ireland) Order 1983

Meaning of “premium” in Part VIII of the 1978 OrderN.I.

100.  In Article 53(1) of the 1978 Order (Interpretation of Part VIII) for the definition of “premium”, there is substituted the following definition—

“premium” includes—

(a)any fine or other like sum;

(b)any other pecuniary consideration in addition to rent; and

(c)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. .