Rental Housing Act, 1999 (Act No. 50 of 1999)Chapter 5 : General Provisions17A. Appeals |
| (1) | Any person who feels aggrieved by the decision of the Tribunal may, in writing and within 14 days of receipt of the decision, file an appeal against that decision with the MEC. |
| (2) | The Minister must prescribe the circumstances under which an application for appeal may be submitted, including the procedure for filing and hearing of an appeal. |
| (3) | The MEC must select a panel of adjudicators who possess legal qualifications and expertise in rental housing matters or consumer matters pertaining to rental housing matters. |
| (4) | When appeals are lodged in terms of this section, the MEC must within one day of receipt of the appeal, appoint one or two adjudicators from the panel on a rotation basis to consider the appeals and must so refer the appeals for hearing. |
| (5) | When an appeal has been lodged, the operation and execution of the order in question shall be suspended, pending the decision of the appeal. |
| (6) | The appeal must be finalised within 30 days of referral by the MEC. |
| (7) | The adjudicators may refer the matter back to the Tribunal or confirm, set aside or amend the decision. |
[Section 17A inserted by section 19 of Notice No. 876, GG 38184, dated 5 November 2014]