HC Deb 21 June 1920 vol 130 cc1924-5

A landlord of any dwelling-house to which this Act applies shall on being so requested by the tenant of the dwelling-house supply him with a statement in writing as to what is the standard rent of the dwelling-house, and if, without reasonable excuse, he fails within fourteen days to do so, or supplies a statement which is false in any material particular, he shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding ten pounds.

Amendment made: After the word "requested" ["so requested by the tenant"] insert the words "in writing."—[Dr. Addison.]