RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT 1997 - SECT 48X Notice of listing if database used
RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT 1997 - SECT 48X
Notice of listing if database used
(1) This section applies if (a) a person ( the applicant ) applies to an owner, whether or not through the owner's agent, to enter into a residential tenancy agreement; and(b) the owner or, if the application is made through the owner's agent, the owner or agent uses a residential tenancy database for checking whether personal information about the applicant is in the database; and(c) personal information about the applicant is in the database.(2) The owner or agent must, as soon as practicable but within 7 days after using the database, give the applicant a written notice stating (a) the name of the database; and(b) that personal information about the applicant is in the database; and(c) the name of each person who listed the personal information in the database; and(d) how and in what circumstances the applicant can have the personal information removed or amended under this Part.Penalty: Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.