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    "type": "speech",
    "speaker_name": "Sen. Pogishio",
    "speaker_title": "The Senate Majority Leader",
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    "content": "provision to allow rent to be determined by mutual agreement. Where there is no mutual agreement, a tribunal on application by either parties will determine the rent based on the comparable premises within an area. Madam Temporary Speaker, Clause 3(1) of the this Bill says: “(1) This Act applies to— (a) all residential premises, other than (i) excepted residential premises; (ii) residential premises let on service tenancies; and (iii)residential premises whose monthly rent does not exceed such amount as the Cabinet Secretary may prescribe.” Clause 3(b) of the Bill goes on to say: “(b) a tenancy of a business premise – (i) which has not been reduced into writing; or (ii) which has been reduced into writing and which— (a) is for a period not exceeding five years; (b) contains a provision for termination otherwise than for breach of a covenant within five years from the commencement thereof; or (c) relates to premises of a class specified under subsection (2).” Madam Temporary Speaker, specifically, the Bill proposes several amendments. In Part II, the Bill provides for the establishment, composition and jurisdiction of the Landlord and Tenant Tribunals. It specifies the powers of a Tribunal and provides for the staff and expenses of a Tribunal. In Part III, the Bill provides for the administration of a Tribunal. It specifies the functions of the chairperson, deputy chairperson and the secretary of a tribunal. This part also also provides for the removal of a member of a tribunal and the investigation of complains by it. Part IV of the Bill provides for general matters relating to tenancies, including fair rent, permittal increase of rent, notice of termination and the right to assign or sublet rental premises. This part also provides for alteration of terms and conditions in the tenancy, reference to a tribunal and decisions of a tribunal. It further provides for keeping a statement of rent paid, the keeping of a record of payment or rent and the condition of statutory tenancy. It further provides for keeping of a record of payment of rent and the condition of statutory tenancy. Part X of the Bill deals with eviction orders. The Bill provides for the power of the tribunal in matters relating to eviction. Part XI contains miscellaneous provisions including service of documents, enforcement of orders, prosecution of offences, distress for rent, disposal of property upon death or abandonment of the premises by tenant and the power to make rules and regulations. Section F of the Schedule specifies terms and conditions to be implied in tenancies. Notably, this is an important Bill which makes and takes some preemptive steps to avoid problems arising between landlords and tenants. It has good intentions of reinforcing and safeguarding the rights of the two parties. Already it passed through the The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Hansard Editor, Senate."
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