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Real Estate Term Rent Assessment Officer

This is someone appointed by the Rent Assessment Board with the jurisdiction to assess rental premises, set up legal actions (for illegal rent increases above 7 1/2%, excess rent and arrears of rent), inspect premises, resolve disputes between landlord and tenant, and grant rent increases about 7 1/2%.

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