Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Landlord and Tenant Act 1958 - SECT 59

Determination of application

59. Determination of application



(1) Where an application has been made for the determination of the fair rent
of any prescribed premises a Board may after making such inquiries and
obtaining such valuations and reports (if any) as it considers necessary and
after considering any representations made by any person whose rights may be
affected by the determination, determine the fair rent of the prescribed
premises or refrain from making a determination.

(2) A Board shall not be bound by legal forms or solemnities or by any rules
of evidence but may inform itself in such manner as it thinks fit.

(3) Any person who is a party to any proceedings before a Board may with the
approval of the Board be represented by an Australian legal practitioner
(within the meaning of the Legal Profession Act 2004) or agent who may examine
witnesses and address the Board on that person's behalf.

			(4)    (a)	Except as provided in this subsection every determination of a Board shall be final and without appeal.


   (b)  There shall be an appeal, but only as to questions of law, to the
        Supreme Court from any determination of a Board.