{"id":843819,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/843819/?format=json","text_counter":114,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"The Petitioner, therefore, prays that the Senate reviews the two pieces of legislation with a view to:- (a) Removing the caps on the jurisdiction of the Business Premises Rent Tribunal under the Landlords and Tenants (shops, hotels and catering establishments) Act; (b) Removing the caps on jurisdiction of the Rent Tribunal under the Rent Restriction Act; and, (c) Enacting legislation to ensure fairness and equity in landlord-tenant relations so as to achieve business efficiency, fair leasing practices and a stable and predictable investment environment. I thank you. Hon. Senators, pursuant to Standing Order No.231, I shall now allow comments, observations or clarifications in relation to this and the earlier read petition. I welcome the first contributor."}