Section 37
Hirer may be required to state where goods are
The owner of any goods comprised in a hire-purchase agreement may, at any time by notice in writing served on the hirer thereof, require him to state in writing where the goods are, or if the goods are not in his possession, to whom he delivered the goods or the circumstances under which he lost possession of them, and any hirer who does not within fourteen days after the receipt of such a notice give to the owner such a statement or who gives a statement containing any information that is to the knowledge of the hirer false shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.
(2)
Where—
(a)
a hirer removes the goods comprised in a hire-purchase agreement from the address specified; or
(b)
goods comprised in a hire-purchase agreement are lost or are removed from or are taken out of the hirer’s possession, the hirer shall inform the owner in writing or state in the presence of the owner—
(i)
the new address where the goods are kept; or
(ii)
the date and circumstances in which the goods were lost; or
(iii)
the date and circumstances in which the goods were removed or taken out of his possession, and any hirer who does not within fourteen days of the removal or loss comply with the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of an offence under this Act.
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