65. Remedies of owner for breach of covenant, etc., not prejudiced
Feedback & supportNothing in this Act shall prejudice or interfere with the rights or remedies of any owner for the breach, non-observance or non-performance of any covenant or contract entered into by a tenant or lessee in reference to any dwelling-house in respect of which an order is made by the Commissioner under this Part.
owner
“owner” means the person for the time being receiving the rent of any premises, whether on his own account or as agent or trustee or as receiver, or who would receive the same if the land or house comprised in the premises were let to a tenant;
If any owner is obliged to take possession of any dwelling-house in order to comply with any such order, the taking possession shall not affect his right to avail himself of any such breach, non-observance or non-performance that has occurred prior to his so taking possession.[66
dwelling-house
“dwelling-house” includes a building or tenement wholly or principally used, constructed or adapted for use for human habitation;