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RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT 1997 - SECT 48H Content of house rules

RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT 1997 - SECT 48H

Content of house rules

(1)  If a residential tenancy agreement requires the tenant to observe any house rules, the rules are to apply equally to all tenants and are to state –
(a) if meals are to be provided, the times when they are available; and
(b) where facilities are provided for shared use, any restrictions or costs associated with access to, or use of, those facilities; and
(c) any rules relating to access to bathroom and shower facilities; and
(d) any restrictions on access by visitors; and
(e) any restrictions on the use of parking facilities or the storage of goods; and
(f) where services are provided in connection with accommodation, the times when the services are available; and
(g) if smoking is restricted, the places where smoking is permitted; and
(h) any restrictions on the consumption of alcohol; and
(i) a method of changing the house rules; and
(j) a method of taking into account the views of tenants in the development of house rules.
(2)  If a house rule is inconsistent with a provision of this Act, the house rule is invalid to the extent of the inconsistency.
(3)  The house rules are to be displayed in a prominent place to which all tenants have access or are to be available on demand to any tenant.