sec.339QArbitrator’s functions

### sec.339Q Arbitrator’s functions The arbitrator has authority to decide the dispute by issuing an award. The award must not be inconsistent with a term of the lease under which the sublease is granted. The award must be issued— within 6 months after the appointment of the arbitrator; or if the arbitrator decides—within 9 months after the appointment of the arbitrator; or if the parties to the dispute agree to extend the period mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) —before the expiry of the extended period. A regulation may prescribe matters the arbitrator must consider in deciding the dispute. A regulation made under subsection (4) does not limit the matters the arbitrator may consider. s 339Q ins 2019 No. 17 s 41 (sec.339Q-ssec.1) The arbitrator has authority to decide the dispute by issuing an award. (sec.339Q-ssec.2) The award must not be inconsistent with a term of the lease under which the sublease is granted. (sec.339Q-ssec.3) The award must be issued— within 6 months after the appointment of the arbitrator; or if the arbitrator decides—within 9 months after the appointment of the arbitrator; or if the parties to the dispute agree to extend the period mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) —before the expiry of the extended period. (sec.339Q-ssec.4) A regulation may prescribe matters the arbitrator must consider in deciding the dispute. (sec.339Q-ssec.5) A regulation made under subsection (4) does not limit the matters the arbitrator may consider. - (a) within 6 months after the appointment of the arbitrator; or - (b) if the arbitrator decides—within 9 months after the appointment of the arbitrator; or - (c) if the parties to the dispute agree to extend the period mentioned in paragraph (a) or (b) —before the expiry of the extended period.