If the occupier of any buildings or lands within the limits of the special Act prevent the owner thereof from carrying into effect in respect of such buildings or lands any of the provisions of this or the special Act, or of any Act incorporated therewith, after notice of his intention so to do has been given by the owner to such occupier, any justice upon proof thereof, may make an order in writing requiring such occupier to permit the owner to execute all such works with respect to such buildings or lands as may be necessary for carrying into effect the provisions of this and the special Act, or of any Act incorporated therewith; and if, after the expiration of ten days from the date of such order such occupier continue to refuse to permit such owner to execute such works, such occupier shall for every day during which he so continues to refuse be liable to a penalty not exceeding [F1[F2£25]][F1level 1 on the standard scale]; and every such owner during the continuance of such refusal shall be discharged from any penalties to which he might otherwise have become liable by reason of his default in executing such works.
Textual Amendments
F1 “level 1 on the standard scale” substituted (E.W.) for “£25” by virtue of Criminal Justice Act 1982 (c. 48, SIF 39:1), s. 46
F2Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Law Act 1977 (c. 45), s. 31(5)(6)(9)