South Australian Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1995 - SECT 41

41—Appeals

        (1)         An appeal lies to the District Court from a decision or order of the Tribunal made in the exercise (or purported exercise) of its powers under this Act.

        (2)         On an appeal, the District Court may (according to the nature of the case)—

            (a)         re-hear evidence taken before the Tribunal, or take further evidence;

            (b)         confirm, vary or quash the Tribunal's decision;

            (c)         make any order that should have been made in the first instance;

            (d)         make incidental and ancillary orders.

        (3)         The appeal must be commenced within one month of the decision or order appealed against unless the District Court allows an extension of time.

        (4)         If the reasons of the Tribunal are not given in writing at the time of making a decision or order and the appellant then requests the Tribunal to state its reasons in writing, the time for commencing the appeal runs from the time when the appellant receives the written statement of the reasons.