(2)Where any repairs, in relation to a matter falling under Part B - of Schedule 111, without which the premises are not habitable or useable except with undue inconvenience, are to be made and the tenant neglects or fails to make them within a period of two months after notice in writing, the landlord may apply to the Rent Authority for permission to make such repairs himself and may submit to the Rent Authority an estimate of the cost of such repairs, and, thereupon the Rent Authority may, after giving the tenant an opportunity of being heard and after considering such estimate of the cost and making, such enquiries as he, may consider necessary, by an order in writing, permit the landlord to make, such repairs at such, cost as may be specified in the order, and it shall thereafter be lawful for the landlord to make such repairs himself and to recover the cost, of such repairs, which shall in no case exceed the amount so specified, from the tenant.
