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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1987 - SECT 42 Penalty rent terms

This legislation has been repealed.

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1987 - SECT 42

Penalty rent terms

42 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.