Paragraph 6

Scotland

(1)

If such a request as is referred to in paragraph 5 above is made, then—

(a)

if it is made within the period of 14 days referred to in that paragraph or F1the First-tier Tribunal so directs, the rent officer shall refer the application to F2the First-tier Tribunal;

(b)

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

(2)

If no such request is made or if such a request is made but the application is not referred to F3the First-tier Tribunal, the rent officer shall issue the certificate.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 6 para. 6(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(29)(c)(i)(aa) (with sch. 1)
F2: Words in Sch. 6 para. 6(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(29)(c)(i)(bb) (with sch. 1)
F3: Words in Sch. 6 para. 6(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(29)(c)(ii) (with sch. 1)