# Rent Act 1977, Paragraph 6

Extent: E+W

(1) If such an objection as is mentioned in paragraph 5A above is received, then—
(a) if it is received within the period of 28 days specified in that paragraph or the appropriate tribunal so direct, the rent officer shall refer the matter to the appropriate tribunal ;
(b) if it is received after the expiry of that period the rent officer may either refer the matter to the appropriate tribunal or seek the directions of the appropriate tribunal committee whether so to refer it.
(2) The rent officer shall indicate in the register whether the matter has been referred to a rent assessment committee in pursuance of this paragraph.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1977/42/schedule/11/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/rent-act-1977/schedule-11/paragraph-6
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