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Friday, June 22, 1973

NEW FORMS FOR 'RENT FREEZE' LEGISLATION

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The Commissioner of Rating and Valuation announced today that he

has specified four forms for use under the newly enacted Domestic Premises

(Tenure and Rent) (Temporary Provisions) Ordinance 1973, which put a temporary

standstill on rents for all post-war domestic premises not already covered

by existing legislation.

Three of the forms are for use by the public and are available

free of charge from the Rating and Valuation Department's offices at 1 Garden

Road or 99 Queensway.

Form TR1 is an application for a certificate of primary user. This

form may be used by a landlord, tenant, principal tenant or sub-tenant

where there is a dispute as to whether a tenancy or sub-tenancy is domestic.

Form TR2 is a notice to quit, to be served by a landlord or principal

tenant who requires possession of premises for use as a dwelling by himself

or his family, or if he intends to rebuild the premises.

Form TR3 is a counter-notice, for use by a tenant or sub-tenant who

has been served a notice to quit.

The Commissioner emphasised that it was important for those concerned

to use the correct forms. "When in doubt, advice should be sought at the

offices of the Rating and Valuation Department," he said.

Release time: 7.30 p.m.