Northern Territory Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT - SECT 3

The objectives of this Act are:

(a) to fairly balance the rights and duties of tenants and landlords;

(b) to improve the understanding of landlords, tenants and agents of their rights and obligations in relation to residential tenancies;

(c) to ensure that landlords and tenants are provided with suitable mechanisms for enforcing their rights under tenancy agreements and this Act;

(d) to ensure that tenants are provided with safe and habitable premises under tenancy agreements and enjoy appropriate security of tenure; and

(e) to facilitate landlords receiving a fair rent in return for providing safe and habitable accommodation to tenants.