Conversion of residential into non-residential premises prohibited

Conversion of residential into non-residential premises prohibited.

1. (1) A landlord shall not use or permit to be used for a non-residential purpose any premises which on the date of the coming into operation of this Act were used for a residential purpose.
2. (2) Any landlord who contravenes the provisions of sub-section
3. (1) shall, on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or with fine or with both.