Commentary on Sections Part 4 - Additional Control Provisions in Relation to Residential Accommodation Chapter 3: Overcrowding Notices Section 143: Appeals against overcrowding notices
301.Section 143 provides that appeals against the imposition of overcrowding notices may be made to a RPT within 21 days of the notice being served, with notices not taking effect until the appeal process is concluded. The section also provides that the RPT may allow an appeal to be made after the end of the period if it is satisfied that there is good reason for the failure to appeal before the end of the specified period.