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Table XXI V—Fair Rents Act, 1936,* and Economic Stabilization Emergency Regulations (Rents)*: Alleged Breaches Investigated

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Year Ended 31st March, 1 1947. 1 i j 1948. 1949 Number where no breach disclosed .. .. 78 36 123 Number resulting in! prosecution-— Charging of fines, premiums, &c. .. .. 2 2 13 Letting or selling within six months .. .. ! 2 I o Rent in excess of fair rent .. .. .. 2 7 Accepting or demanding rent in excess of basic rent .. ■ 8 2 io — 14 — 12 — 25 Number resulting iri warning .. .. .. 182 130 257 Number otherwise dealt with .. .. 291 330 504 Total alleged breaches .. .. 1 565 508 909 * Replaced from 3rd December, 1948, by Tenancy Act, 1948.