Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance

Notwithstanding anything contained in this Part, the Commissioner may, on the application of a landlord, increase the standard rent of any premises by such amount as the Commissioner considers reasonable, if the Commissioner is satisfied
that—
(Amended
76 of 1981 s. 17
;
32 of 1985 s. 5
)
(a)
the standard rent of the premises is unreasonably low, having regard to the general level of rents prevailing on 25 December 1941 for premises of a similar character in the same neighbourhood; or
(b)
the standard rent of the premises ought to be increased, having regard to improvements in the amenities of the neighbourhood in which the premises are situate, such improvements having occurred after 25 December 1941.
(Added
22 of 1953 s. 13
)