# Rent (Scotland) Act 1984, Paragraph 13

Extent: S

(1) Where a matter is referred under paragraph 12 to the First-tier Tribunal 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 an advocate or a solicitor.
(2) After considering any representations made, under sub-paragraph (1) above, the First-tier Tribunal shall notify the rent officer and the applicant whether it is satisfied as mentioned in paragraph (2) above and—
(a) if it is so satisfied it shall direct the rent officer to register the rent in accordance with the certificate;
(b) if it is not so satisfied it shall direct the rent officer to refuse the application for registration.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/58/schedule/5/paragraph/13 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/rent-scotland-act-1984/schedule-5/paragraph-13
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