65 References of contracts to rent assessment committees and obtaining by them of information.S
(1)Either the lessor or the lessee under a Part VII contract . . . F1 may refer the contract to the rent assessment committee for the area in question.
(2)Where a Part VII contract is referred to a rent assessment committee under subsection (1) above they may, by notice in writing served on the lessor, require him to give to them, within such period (which shall not be less than seven days from the date of the service of the notice) as may be specified in the notice, such information as they may reasonably require regarding such of the prescribed particulars relating to the contract as are specified in the notice.
(3)If, within the period specified in a notice under subsection (2) above, the lessor fails without reasonable cause to comply with the provisions of the notice he shall be liable to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.
Textual Amendments
F1Words repealed by Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 43, SIF 61), ss. 68, 72(3), Sch. 10