73Powers of the Council

73 Powers of the Council (1) Before considering an application under section 71, the Council may— (a) give the applicant a notice requiring the applicant to provide the information specified in the notice; (b) inspect the prescribed accommodation or the premises; S. 73(1)(c) amended by No. 56/2012 s. 20. (c) require that alterations or improvements be made to the prescribed accommodation or the premises so the prescribed accommodation or the premises comply with this Act or the regulations or any applicable regulations made under Division 8 of Part 3 of the **Residential** **Tenancies Act 1997**. (2) The Council may issue, transfer or renew a registration subject to the condition that a requirement under subsection (1)(c) is complied with within the period specified by the Council. S. 73A inserted by No. 56/2012 s. 21.