Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Act, 1926

Amendment of Principal Act in respect of liability for rates on unoccupied houses.

9.—Section 16 of the Principal Act shall not apply to a dwelling-house during any period not exceeding six months during which such dwelling-house is empty or unoccupied for the purpose of the execution of additions, alterations, or repairs thereto or by reason of the landlord thereof being bona fide unable to obtain a suitable tenant therefor at a rent equal to the standard rent and the increases permitted by the Principal Act as amended by this Act.