INCREASING OF RENTS
Where outgoing expenses by way*o«C insurance had increased, the .'landlord was entitled to make application for an increase in the fair rent,, said tha Minister of Labour (Mr. Webb) in;.'* written reply in the House of Representatives yesterday to a question, notice of which had been given by Mr. F. L. Frost (Government, New .Plymouth). - AThe matter, however, Mr. 'Wahb added, was one for the Magistrata'vto determine, and the Magistrate was required to have regard to the relatiya circumstances of the tenant. and ihe landlord.
Mr. Frost in his question had asked the Minister whether he was awara that some landlords were adding tha cost of war damage insurance to rentals, and whether he would take stepat to prevent the practice.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 9, 10 July 1942, Page 4
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124INCREASING OF RENTS Evening Post, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 9, 10 July 1942, Page 4
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