Section 65 References of contracts to the First-tier Tribunal and obtaining by it of information.F6

Either the lessor or the lessee under a Part VII contract . . . F1 may refer the contract to the F2First-tier Tribunal.

Where a Part VII contract is referred to F3the First-tier Tribunal under subsection (1) above F4it may, by notice in writing served on the lessor, require him to give to F5it, within such period (which shall not be less than seven days from the date of the service of the notice) as may be specified in the notice, such information as it may reasonably require regarding such of the prescribed particulars relating to the contract as are specified in the notice.

If, within the period specified in a notice under subsection (2) above, the lessor fails without reasonable cause to comply with the provisions of the notice he shall be liable to a fine not exceeding level 3 on the standard scale.