RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT 1997

Table of Provisions

PART 1 - Preliminary

• 1 Short title
• 2 Commencement
• 3 Interpretation
• 3A Extension of emergency period for COVID-19 emergency
• 3B Declaration of subsequent COVID-19 emergency periods
• 4 Act binds Crown
• 5 Application of Act
• 6 Non-application of Act

PART 2 - Residential Tenancy Commissioner

• 7 Residential Tenancy Commissioner
• 8 General functions and powers of Commissioner
• 9 Delegation by Commissioner

PART 3 - Residential tenancy agreements Division 1 - Form of

• 10 Residential tenancy agreement
• 11 Expiry
• 12 Extension and renewal
• 12A Variation
• 13 Written agreement
• 14 Information as to rights and obligations
• 15 Inconsistent provisions
• 16 Orders relating to inconsistency

Division 1A - Residential management agreements

• 16A Residential management agreement

Division 2 - Rent

• 16B Rental properties to be advertised and offered at fixed rental price
• 17 Money other than rent
• 18 Rent payable in advance
• 19 Payment period
• 20 Increase in rent
• 21 Receipt for rent paid
• 22 Postdated cheques
• 23 Unreasonable increase
• 24 Distress for rent prohibited
• 24A Repayment of rent arrears accrued during period relating to COVID-19
• 24B Appeal against order under section 24A

Division 3 - Security deposits and holding fees

• 25 Security deposits
• 26 Condition report
• 27 Forms relating to security deposit
• 28 Provision of claim form, &c., on termination of tenancy
• 29 Claims for disbursement of security deposit generally
• 29A Claim where all parties agree
• 29B Claim by tenant
• 29C Claim by owner
• 29D Claim by deposit contributor
• 29DA Referral by Authority to Commissioner
• 29E Disbursements of security deposits
• 29F Lodging disputes
• 29G Determining disputes
• 30 Appeal against determination
• 30A Unclaimed security deposit forfeited
• 31 Holding agreement and fees

Division 4 - Repairs

• 31A Reference in this Division to repair may include reference to
replacement
• 32 General repairs and maintenance
• 33 Urgent repairs
• 34 Emergency repairs
• 35 Reimbursement of cost of repairs
• 36 Disputing liability to reimburse
• 36A Order for repairs

PART 3A - Smoke Alarms

• 36B Interpretation of Part 3A
• 36C Smoke alarms
• 36D Maintenance, &c., of smoke alarms
• 36E Defences in relation to sections 36C and 36D
• 36F Removal of, or interference with, smoke alarms
• 36G Right to install smoke alarms in strata title units
• 36H Power of Commissioner to order compliance with this Part

PART 3B - Minimum Standards for Premises

• 36I Premises to be weatherproof and structurally sound
• 36J Cleanliness and good repair
• 36K Bathrooms and toilets to be provided
• 36L Cooking facilities
• 36M Electricity and heating
• 36N Window covering for privacy
• 36O Ventilation
• 36P Exemption from requirements of provision of this Part

PART 4 - Termination of agreements Division 1 - Termination

• 37 Termination of agreement
• 38 Notice of termination by tenant
• 38A Order allowing for termination in case of severe COVID-19 related
hardship
• 38B Appeal against order under section 38A
• 39 Effect of notice of termination
• 40 Form of notice of termination
• 41 Order of termination

Division 2 - Notice to vacate

• 42 Notice to vacate by owner
• 43 Effect of notice to vacate
• 44 Form of notice to vacate
• 45 Order for vacant possession

Division 3 - Abandonment of premises and goods

• 46 Early vacation
• 47 Abandonment
• 47A Order declaring abandonment
• 47B Loss following abandonment or early vacation
• 47C Joint tenant ceases occupancy
• 48 Disposal or sale of abandoned goods

PART 4A - Boarding Premises

• 48A Application of Part 4A
• 48B Cost of meals and other services
• 48C Access to toilet and ablution facilities
• 48D Shared rooms
• 48E Meal times
• 48F Maintenance of shared facilities
• 48G Statement of key terms
• 48H Content of house rules
• 48I Power of Commissioner to make orders
• 48J Appeal from orders of Commissioner

PART 4B - Rental Deposit Authority

• 48K Rental Deposit Authority
• 48L Constitution of Authority
• 48M Functions of Authority
• 48N Powers of Authority
• 48O Staff of Authority
• 48P Assistance and facilities
• 48Q Funds of Authority
• 48R Account in Public Account
• 48S Accounts and financial statements of Authority
• 48T Delegation

PART 4C - Residential Tenancy Databases

• 48U Interpretation
• 48V Application of Part
• 48W Notice of usual use of database
• 48X Notice of listing if database used
• 48Y Listing can be made only for particular breaches by particular
persons
• 48Z Further restrictions on listing
• 48ZA Ensuring quality of listing – owner's or agent's obligation
• 48ZB Ensuring quality of listing – database operator's obligation
• 48ZC Providing copy of personal information listed
48ZD. Notifying relevant non-parties of Commissioner order about listing
• 48ZE Keeping personal information listed
• 48ZF Civil proceedings to enforce compliance with Part

PART 5 - Miscellaneous

• 49 Subletting
• 49A Transfer of residential tenancy agreement
• 49B Tenancy ceases on death of tenant
• 50 Consent
• 51 Impediment to occupancy
• 52 Use of premises
• 53 Responsibility of tenant for cleanliness and damage
• 54 Alterations, additions and fixtures
• 55 Quiet enjoyment
• 55A Certain photographs not to be displayed by owner
• 56 Right of entry
• 57 Locks and security devices
• 58 Compliance with orders
• 59 Liability for action of others
• 60 Cost of preparing agreements
• 61 Record of rent
• 62 Notification of name and address
• 63 Agent of tenant
• 64 Certain provisions void
• 64A Mitigation of loss
• 64B Keeping of pets
• 64C Strata title property by-laws
• 65 Regulations
• 66 Regulations of savings and transitional nature
• 67 Transitional provisions
• 67A Transitional and savings provisions consequent on Residential Tenancy
Amendment Act 2011
• 68 Section 68
• 68A Transitional and savings provisions consequent on Residential Tenancy
Amendment Act 2010
• 68B General transitional, &c., provisions consequent on Residential
Tenancy Amendment Act 2013
• 68C Transitional, &c., provisions relating to new standards contained
in Residential Tenancy Amendment Act 2013
• 69 Administration of Act
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