RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1995 - SECT 65
RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1995 - SECT 65
(1) It is a term of a
residential tenancy agreement that—
(a) the
tenant is entitled to quiet enjoyment of the premises without interruption by
the landlord or a person claiming under the landlord or with superior title to
the landlord's title; and
(b) the
landlord will not cause or permit an interference with the reasonable peace,
comfort or privacy of the tenant in the tenant's use of the premises; and
(c) the
landlord will take reasonable steps to prevent other tenants of the landlord
in occupation of adjacent premises from causing or permitting interference
with the reasonable peace, comfort or privacy of the tenant in the tenant's
use of the premises.
(2) If the landlord
causes or permits interference with the reasonable peace, comfort or privacy
of the tenant in the tenant's use of the premises in circumstances that amount
to harassment of the tenant, the landlord is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $35 000.