(a) the tenant is to notify the owner as soon as practicable of the need to
repair the damage; and
(b) the owner is to discharge his or her obligations under section 32(1)
as soon as practicable.
(2) If the owner is unable to be contacted or fails to arrange for the
carrying out of any repairs and the damage is likely to result in further
damage to, or deterioration of, the premises, the tenant may authorise one of
the following to repair the damage:
(a) a nominated repairer;
(b) if there is not a nominated repairer, a suitable repairer.
(3) Any repairs under subsection (2) are to be carried out only to
the extent that is required to prevent further damage or deterioration of the
premises.
(4) The costs of repairs carried out under subsection (2) are to be
paid by –
(a) the owner, if carried out by a nominated repairer; or
(b) the tenant, if carried out by a suitable repairer.
(4A) If the owner arranges for the carrying out of any emergency repair
after being notified of the need for repair, the owner is to ensure that the
repair is carried out as soon as practicable.
(5) Subsections (2) , (3) and (4) do not apply to boarding premises.
