(1) An application may be made to the court in accordance with Form 3 of the Schedule for a tenancy order vesting in the applicant, the tenancy of any dwelling house—
(a) of which the respondent is either the sole tenant or a tenant holding jointly or in common with the applicant; and
(b) which is the household residence of the applicant or the respondent,
at the time of the making of the order.
(2) Subject to section 16, the court may make a tenancy order in an application under subsection (1) if the court is satisfied that such an order—
(a) is necessary for the protection of the applicant; or
(b) is in the best interest of a child or a dependant,
on such terms and conditions as the court may think fit including a condition that the respondent shall continue to maintain and pay the whole or part of the rent as may seem to the court to be appropriate in the circumstances of the case, taking into consideration the financial means of both parties.