Building Control Act · 1985 Revised Edition · Part V · Miscellaneous
18. Occupier may execute work in default of owner
Feedback & supportWhenever default is made by an owner of any premises in the execution of any work required under this Act to be executed by him, an occupier of the premises may, with the approval of the Building Authority, cause the work to be executed and the costs and expenses thereof shall be paid to him by the owner or the amount may be deducted out of the rent from time to time becoming due from him to the owner and the occupier may, in the absence of any special agreement to the contrary, retain possession of the premises until the costs and expenses incurred by him have been fully reimbursed.
owner
“owner”, in relation to any premises, means the person for the time being receiving the rent of the premises whether on his own account or as agent or trustee for any other person or as receiver or who would receive the rent if the premises were let to a tenant and includes the person whose name is entered in the Valuation List authenticated under section 15 of the Property Tax Act;