127. Proceedings if an occupier opposes the execution of works
Feedback & supportIf the occupier of any premises prevents the owner thereof from carrying into effect in respect of such premises any of the provisions of this Act after notice of his intention to do so has been given by the owner to such 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 and may also, if he thinks fit, order the occupier to pay to the owner the costs relating to such application or order.
occupier
“occupier” means the person in occupation of any premises or having the charge, management or control thereof either on his own account or as agent of another person, but does not include a lodger;
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, for every day during which he so continues to refuse, be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $500, and every such owner during the continuance of such refusal shall be discharged from any penalties to which he might otherwise have become liable by reason of his default in executing the works.[130
owner
“owner” means the person for the time being receiving the rent of any premises, whether on his own account or as agent or trustee or as receiver, or who would receive the same if the land or house comprised in the premises were let to a tenant;