Singapore legislation
Clause 37
Clause 37
Proceedings if any occupier opposes the execution of works
(1)
Where —
the owner of any premises is required under any provision of this Act or the building regulations to carry out any work or make any provision in respect of the premises;
the owner has given written notice to the occupier of the premises of his intention to carry out the work or make such provision; and
the occupier prevents the owner from carrying out the work or making such provision in respect of the premises,a Magistrate’s Court, upon proof thereof and upon application by the owner, may make an order in writing requiring the occupier to permit the owner to execute all such work or to make such provision with respect to the premises as may be required by the provisions of this Act or the building regulations and may also, if the Court thinks fit, order the occupier to pay to the owner the costs relating to the application or order.
(2)
If after the expiration of 8 days from the date of the order the occupier continues to refuse to permit the owner to execute such work or make such provision as may be required by the provisions of this Act or the building regulations, the occupier shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day during which he so continues to refuse and every such owner shall, during the continuance of such refusal, be discharged from any penalties to which he might otherwise have become liable by reason of his default in executing the work or making provision in respect of the premises or building.