Section 29 of the Rent Restriction Act is all about keeping a rent book. Imagine it as a special notebook for landlords to record all the important details about renting a home.
Here’s how it works, explained simply: every landlord of a “controlled premises” (homes or properties regulated by this law) must keep this rent book. It’s like a diary that tells you:
Who owns the place – the landlord’s name and address.
Details about the home – like the address or description of the property.
The agreed rent – how much the tenant pays, along with any extra rules about the lease.
Special certificates – like the “Certificate of Assessed Rent,” which confirms the legal rent for that property.
The maximum rent allowed under the law.
Other important information that the Minister might decide should be included.
For example, if you’re renting a small house in Kingston, the rent book would show the agreed rent, the landlord’s name, and the government-approved maximum rent for that property.
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