Proceedings before county court or sheriffE+W+S
4(1)This paragraph applies if, in a case within Part 3, 4, 6 or 7 of this Act—E+W+S
(a)A has applied in writing to the landlord for consent to the alteration, and
(b)the landlord has refused to give consent or has given consent subject to a condition.
(2)A (or a disabled person with an interest in the alteration being made) may refer the matter to a county court or, in Scotland, the sheriff.
(3)The county court or sheriff must determine whether the refusal or condition is unreasonable.
(4)If the county court or sheriff finds that the refusal or condition is unreasonable, the county court or sheriff—
(a)may make such declaration as it thinks appropriate;
(b)may make an order authorising A to make the alteration specified in the order (and requiring A to comply with such conditions as are so specified).