Australian Capital Territory Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997 - SECT 57

    (1)     This section applies if—

        (a)     a lessor has applied for a termination and possession order under this part; and

        (b)     the tenant presents evidence that—

              (i)     the tenant applied to the ACAT for an order in relation to the lessor; or

              (ii)     the tenant complained to a governmental entity in relation to the lessor; or

              (iii)     the tenant took reasonable action to secure or enforce the tenant's rights; or

Examples

    1     The tenant sought legal advice.

    2     The tenant sought mediation.

              (iv)     the ACAT made an order in favour of the tenant against the lessor.

Note     An example is part of the Act, is not exhaustive and may extend, but does not limit, the meaning of the provision in which it appears (see Legislation Act, s 126 and s 132).

    (2)     The ACAT must refuse to make the termination and possession order—

        (a)     if satisfied that the circumstance mentioned in subsection (1) (b) exists; and

        (b)     in the absence of proof to the satisfaction of the ACAT that the lessor was not motivated to apply for a termination and possession order by the circumstance.

    (3)     Subsection (2) applies despite any other provision of this part.