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VOL 7, NO 2

(d)

HOUSING AUTHORITY'S DISCRETION

from the commencement of this agreement;

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an appeal against a decision by the landlord pursuant to clause 8(e) of this agreement that the whole or part of the flat has not been rendered unfit for occupation so as to entitle the tenant to a total or partial abatement of rent.

10 The Public Housing Appeals Tribunal shall have the jurisdiction to determine the following applications which from time to time may be made by the landlord:

(a)

(b)

an application pursuant to clause 8(h) of this agreement to apply the whole or any part of the security deposit towards the payment of any arrears of rent or towards the cost of remedying any breach by the tenant of any of his agreements or covenants;

an application pursuant to clause 8(e) of this agreement for a declaration that it is not practicable or reasonable to reinstate the flat to a condition fit for occupation if it has been rendered unfit for occupation by any cause not attributable to the negligence or default of the tenant.