RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT ACT 2005 (NO. 39 OF 2005) - SECT 23 New section 127A

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT ACT 2005 (NO. 39 OF 2005) - SECT 23

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127A     Transfer of public housing under will

    (1)     A public housing tenancy agreement may provide that the tenant must not give the tenant's rights under the agreement by will to another person who is not an occupant of the premises.

    (2)     If a person takes possession of public housing premises under a will, the commissioner for housing may apply to the tribunal to adjust the rent, or terminate the agreement.

    (3)     In considering an application under subsection (2), the tribunal must have regard to the eligibility criteria under relevant housing assistance programs under the Housing Assistance Act 1987.