Paragraph 7

Scotland

(1)

If such an objection as is mentioned in paragraph 6 above is received, then—

(a)

if it is received within the period of 28 days specified in that paragraph or F1the First-tier Tribunal so F2directs the rent officer shall refer the matter to the First-tier Tribunal;

(b)

if it is received after the expiry of that period the rent officer may either refer the matter to the First-tier Tribunal or seek the directions of the First-tier Tribunal whether so to refer it.

(2)

The rent officer shall indicate in the register whether the matter has been referred to F3the First-tier Tribunal in pursuance of this paragraph.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 5 para. 7(1) substituted (1.12.2016) by The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the Private Rented Housing Committees) Regulations 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/337), reg. 1(2), sch. 2 para. 1(28)(b)(i) (with sch. 1)
F2: Word in Sch. 5 para. 7(1) substituted (1.12.2016) by The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the Private Rented Housing Committees) Regulations 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/337), reg. 1(2), sch. 2 para. 1(28)(b)(i) (with sch. 1)
F3: Words in Sch. 5 para. 7(2) substituted (1.12.2016) by The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Transfer of Functions of the Private Rented Housing Committees) Regulations 2016 (S.S.I. 2016/337), reg. 1(2), sch. 2 para. 1(28)(b)(ii) (with sch. 1)