s 45 Proceedings if occupier opposes execution of works
45.—(1) If the occupier of any premises prevents the owner of the premises from carrying into effect in respect of the premises any of the provisions of this Act after notice of the owner’s intention to do so has been given by the owner to that occupier, the Authority may, upon proof thereof and upon application of the owner, make an order requiring the occupier to permit the owner to execute all such works with respect to the premises as are necessary for carrying into effect the provisions of this Act. (2) If after the expiry of 8 days from the date of the order the occupier continues to refuse to permit the owner to execute the works, the occupier shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $200 for every day during which the offence was committed, and every such owner during the continuance of the offence is discharged from any penalties to which that owner might otherwise have become liable by reason of that owner’s default in executing the works.