Paragraph 4

In paragraph (1) of Article 33 (review of registered rents), for the words “The Department” substitute “The Executive”.

For paragraph (2) of that Article substitute—

“(2)

Where the Executive determines under paragraph (1) that those registered rents should be increased, it shall make a recommendation to the Department that those rents should be increased.

(2A)

Where the Department accepts a recommendation under paragraph (2), it shall make an order providing for the increase of those rents—

(a)

by an amount recommended by the Executive, or

(b)

by such other amount as the Department, after consultation with the Executive, considers appropriate.

(2B)

The amount of an increase may be expressed as a percentage.”.

In paragraph (3) of that Article for the words “paragraph (2), it” substitute “paragraph (2A), the Executive”.