Content Page: 41. Inquiry to be held into application.

(1) At the time, upon the date and at the place stated in the abatement summons, thehousing court shall, subject to subsection (2), inquire into the application for an abatement order.(2) If the responsible person or his representative fails to appear in compliance withthe abatement summons, the housing court may—(a) upon proof of service of…