Rent Act 1977

Procedure on reference to rent assessment committee

12 (1) The rent assessment committee to whom a matter is referred under paragraph 11 above shall give the applicant an opportunity to make representations in writing or to be heard either in person or by a person authorised by him in that behalf, whether or not that person is of counsel or a solicitor.

(2) After considering any representations made under sub-paragraph (1) above, the rent assessment committee shall notify the rent officer and the applicant whether they are satisfied as mentioned in paragraph 10(2) above and—

(a) if they are so satisfied they shall direct the rent officer to register the rent in accordance with the certificate ;

(b) if they are not so satisfied they shall direct the rent officer to refuse the application for registration.