Regulation 7 Absence of tenant and representative from hearing
(1)
This paragraph applies where notice has been given to the tenant in accordance with regulations 3 and 4(3) and neither the tenant nor his representative appears at the hearing.
(2)
Where paragraph (1) applies, the person carrying out the review may, having regard to all the circumstances—
(a)
proceed with the hearing, or
(b)
give such directions with a view to the conduct of the review as he considers appropriate.