Power of magistrate to apportion expense of alterations

Where in any premises any structural or other alterations are required in order to comply with the provisions of this Act and of any rules, and the occupier alleges that the whole or part of the expense of the alterations ought to be borne by the owner, the occupier may apply in a summary manner to the magistrate of the district in which the premises are situated and the magistrate, hearing the parties and any witnesses whom they may desire to call, may make such order concerning the expenses or their apportionment as he considers just and equitable in the circumstances of the case, regard being had to the terms of the contract between the parties; or in the alternative the magistrate may, at the request of the occupier, determine the lease. 7