Housing Developers (Control and Licensing) Act 1965 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 4 · Power to Make Rules and to Issue Directions
23. Power to give directions
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The Controller may give written directions to a licensed housing developer to ensure compliance with the provisions of this Act or any rules made under this Act.
Controller
“Controller” means the Controller of Housing appointed under section 3(1);
Any licensed housing developer that fails to act or omits to act in accordance with the Controller’s directions shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $50,000 and to a further fine not exceeding $5,000 for every day during which the offence continues after conviction.
licensed housing developer
“licensed housing developer” means a housing developer holding a valid licence;
The licensed housing developer may, in addition to such a punishment, be liable to have its licence cancelled or suspended.