RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 87
Rent in advance
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 87
Rent in advance
87 Rent in advance
(1) A lessor or lessor’s agent must not require, as payment of rent in
advance under an agreement, more than— (a) for a periodic agreement or an
agreement for moveable dwelling premises—2 weeks rent; or
(b) for another
agreement—1 month rent.
Penalty— Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
(2) A lessor or lessor’s agent must not require a payment of rent under an
agreement in a period for which rent has already been paid. Penalty—
Maximum penalty—10 penalty units.