s 52 Occupier may execute work where owner defaults in execution of work
52.—(1) Whenever an owner of any premises defaults in the execution of any work required under this Act to be executed by the owner, an occupier of the premises may, with the approval of the Director‑General, cause the work to be executed. (2) The expense of the work executed under subsection (1) must be paid to the occupier by the owner of the premises or the amount may be deducted from the rent from time to time becoming due from the occupier to the owner. (3) The occupier of the premises may, in the absence of any special agreement to the contrary, retain possession until the expense of the work executed under subsection (1) has been fully reimbursed to the occupier.