Singapore legislation
Clause 64
Clause 64
Proceedings where occupier opposes the execution of work
(1)
If the occupier of any premises prevents the owner thereof from carrying into effect in respect of the premises any of the provisions of this Act or the regulations after notice of his intention to do so has been given by the owner to that occupier, 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 works with respect to the premises as are necessary for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act or the regulations; and
if it 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 the works, the occupier shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 for every day or part thereof during which he so continues to refuse.
(3)
Every such owner shall, during the continuance of such refusal, be discharged from any penalty to which he might otherwise have become liable by reason of his default in executing the works.