Singapore legislation
Clause 11
Clause 11
New sections 48H and 48I
The principal Act is amended by inserting, immediately after section 48G, the following sections:“Direction by Board to remove any article or object placed in a manner likely to cause damage to property, etc.48H.—
The Board may by notice in writing 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 such 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 Board’s direction 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.Notice to quit, etc., not waived by payment made to Board48I. Where the Board has given notice to quit or notice of breach of condition, covenant or undertaking under a lease or licence agreement or any other agreement or notice of intention to compulsorily acquire, forfeit or re-enter any property provided under this Act, any money paid to the Board after such notice has been given shall not be construed as a waiver of such breach or intention to compulsorily acquire, to terminate a lease or licence agreement or to forfeit or re-enter.”.