HC Deb 30 July 1923 vol 167 cc1187-9

(1) Where the purchase of any furniture or other articles is required as a condition of the grant, renewal, or continuance of a tenancy or sub-tenancy of a dwelling-house to which the principal Act applies, the price demanded shall be stated in writing, and if such price exceeds the reasonable price of the articles, the excess shall be treated as if it were a fine or premium required to be paid as a condition of the grant, renewal, or continuance, and the provisions of Section eight of the principal Act, including penal provisions, shall apply accordingly.

(2) Where a tenant who by virtue of the principal Act retains possession of a dwelling-house to which that Act applies requires that furniture or other articles shall be purchased as a condition of giving up possession, the price demanded shall be stated in writing, and if such price exceeds the reasonable price of the articles the excess shall be treated as a sum asked to be paid as a condition of giving up possession, and the provisions of Sub-section (2) of Section fifteen of the principal Act (including penal provisions) shall apply accordingly.

Lords Amendments:

In Sub-section (1), leave out the word "such" ["and if such price"], and insert "the."

In Sub-section (2): After the word "shall" ["price demanded shall be stated in writing"], insert at the request of the person on whom the demand is made. Leave out the word "such" ["and If such price exceeds"], and insert "the."

Agreed to.