 In 1927 he submitted a revised bill to the Legislative Council, and finally in 1928 the "Native Tenants on Private Estates Bill" was passed.Africans resident on estates were liable to pay rent in cash or kind equivalent to about 2–3 months' pay, and in return would get a plot of land large enough to grow crops for their family and materials for a hut.The owner could not claim rent if he refused to offer work.