12.—(1) The tenant under a private tenancy shall permit the landlord, and persons authorised by him for the purpose, to enter the premises comprised in the tenancy at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice in order to–
(a)inspect the state of repair of the premises, and
(b)carry out any works which the landlord is under a duty to execute.
(2) Where–
(a)the landlord under a private tenancy wishes to carry out any works which he is under a duty to execute, and
(b)the tenant will not permit him to do so,
the landlord may apply to the county court for an order empowering him, and persons authorised by him for the purpose, to enter the dwelling-house and carry out the works.
(3) An order under paragraph (2) may be made subject to conditions as to–
(a)the time at which the works are to be carried out, and
(b)any provision to be made for the accommodation of the tenant and his household,
as the court may think fit.
(4) Where, in the exercise of powers conferred by this Article, any damage is caused to the premises or any property in or on the premises by the landlord or any person authorised by him, the landlord shall make that damage good.