4. Premium, pugree or fine not to be claimed, received or asked for or advance of more than one month's rent not to be claimed or received.

No person shall, in consideration of the grant, renewal or continuance of a tenancy of any house or shop,— (a) claim, receive or invite offers or ask for the payment of any premium, pugree, fine or any other like imposition in addition to the rent; or (b) except with the previous written consent of the Controller, claim or receive the payment of any sum exceeding one month's or not of such house or shop as a rent in advance.