PROPERTY LAW ACT 1974 - SECT 154 Application of div 6

PROPERTY LAW ACT 1974 - SECT 154

154 Application of div 6

(1) Except where otherwise provided, this division—

(a) applies to any contract of tenancy entered into after the commencement of this Act; and

(b) does not apply to any lease or licence from the Crown under any law in force for the time being relating to the leasing and occupying of Crown land.

(2) A provision in a contract of tenancy, or in any other agreement made at the time the contract of tenancy is entered into, is unenforceable in so far as it purports to take away or limit the right of a tenant to compensation in respect of any improvement, unless the contract of tenancy or such other agreement—

(a) specifies the particular improvement or improvements; and

(b) provides that, or to the effect that, the tenant is required to make such improvement or improvements; and

(c) specifies what compensation (if any) shall be payable in respect of the improvement or improvements.

(3) The provisions of this division are in addition to any other right, power or privilege of a tenant, whether arising by agreement or otherwise.