RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1987 - SECT 42 Penalty rent terms
This legislation has been repealed.
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1987 - SECT 42
Penalty rent terms42 Penalty rent terms
A term of a residential tenancy agreement is void to the extent that it provides that, if the tenant breaches the agreement or this or any other Act, the tenant is liable to pay:
(a) all or any part of the rent remaining payable under the agreement,
(b) increased rent,
(c) any amount as a penalty, or
(d) any amount as liquidated damages.