Singapore legislation

Section 72

of Housing and Development Act 1959

Section 72

Direction by Board to remove article or object placed in manner likely to cause damage to property, etc.

(1)

The Board may by written notice direct any owner, lessee or occupier of any flat, house or other living accommodation sold or leased under the provisions of this Act to remove any article or object placed by any window or on any balcony of or outside those premises in a manner which is likely to cause any damage to property or injury to life.

(2)

Any person who fails to comply with the direction of the Board given under subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of $100 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction.[63