(1) The registration
of registered premises remains in force for a period of 1 year, unless sooner
cancelled under Division 2 or extended under subsection (2).
(2) If an application
for the grant of renewal of registration of residential premises is duly made
to the Commissioner under section 23, the registration is taken to have been
in force during the period commencing at the end of the registration period
and ending when the premises are registered or the application for
registration is not accepted.