South Australian Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1995 - SECT 31

31—Tribunal's powers to gather evidence

        (1)         For the purpose of proceedings, the Tribunal may—

            (a)         by summons signed by a member, registrar or deputy registrar of the Tribunal, require a person to attend before the Tribunal;

            (b)         by summons signed by a member, registrar or deputy registrar of the Tribunal, require the production of books, papers or documents;

            (c)         inspect books, papers or documents produced before it, retain them for a reasonable period, and make copies of them, or of their contents;

            (d)         require a person appearing before the Tribunal to make an oath or affirmation that the person will truly answer relevant questions put by the Tribunal or a person appearing before the Tribunal;

            (e)         require a person appearing before the Tribunal (whether summoned to appear or not) to answer any relevant questions put by the Tribunal or a person appearing before the Tribunal.

        (2)         If a person—

            (a)         fails without reasonable excuse to comply with a summons under subsection (1); or

            (b)         refuses or fails to comply with a requirement of the Tribunal under subsection (1); or

            (c)         misbehaves before the Tribunal, wilfully insults the Tribunal or interrupts the proceedings of the Tribunal,

the person is guilty of an offence and liable to a penalty not exceeding $2 000.