RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1995 - SECT 95

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1995 - SECT 95

95—Repossession of premises

A person must not enter premises for the purpose of taking possession of the premises before, or after, the end of a residential tenancy unless—

            (a)         the tenant abandons, or voluntarily gives up possession of, the premises; or

            (ab)         the person is authorised to take possession of the premises by force of a notice to vacate issued in respect of the premises; or

            (b)         the person is authorised to take possession of the premises under the order of a court or the Tribunal.

Maximum penalty: $35 000.

Expiation fee: $2 000.