Northern Territory Consolidated Acts Northern Territory Consolidated Acts60. When tenant may make repairs
A tenant may have premises or ancillary property repaired if:
(a) the premises are uninhabitable, the premises and ancillary property are unsafe or if the repairs are not made there is a reasonable possibility:
(i) of damage occurring to the premises or ancillary property or to property of the tenant; or
(ii) that the premises or ancillary property are likely to become unsafe, uninhabitable or insecure;
(b) the premises or ancillary property are in a state of disrepair that does not arise from contravention of the tenancy agreement by the tenant;
(c) the tenant has under section 58 notified the landlord in writing of the requirement for the repairs to be made; and
(d) either the repairs have not been made within 7 business days after receipt of a notice under section 58 or:
(i) the landlord has not, within 7 business days after receipt of a notice under section 58, made arrangements for the repairs to be made and notified the tenant accordingly; and
(ii) the repairs have not been made within 21 days after the date of the notice.