129Power of entry and inspection

129 Power of entry and inspection (1) If the presiding member considers it desirable for the purposes of a proceeding, the Tribunal may— (a) enter and inspect any land or building either in the presence of, or without, the parties; or (b) authorise a member of staff of the Tribunal or other person to enter and inspect any land or building for the purpose of preparing a report to the Tribunal; or (c) order an occupier of land or buildings relevant to the proceeding to give a person who is to give evidence in the proceeding reasonable access to the land or buildings. (2) If land or a building is occupied by a person who is not a party, a power of entry under subsection (1)(a) or (b) may only be exercised— (a) with the consent of the occupier; or (b) after 2 days' notice has been given to the occupier. (3) A power of entry and inspection under subsection (1)(a) must be exercised by all members of the Tribunal in a proceeding together, unless the presiding member directs otherwise. (4) A power of entry under subsection (1)(a) or (b) may be exercised at any reasonable time. (5) A person must not— (a) obstruct or hinder; or (b) refuse access to any land or buildings to— a person exercising a power of entry and inspection under this section.