Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Residential Tenancies Act 1997 - SECT 20

Hotels and motels

20. Hotels and motels



(1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), this Act does not apply to a tenancy
agreement or a room if the rented premises or room are situated in a motel or
in premises licensed under the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998.

(2) This Act applies to a tenancy agreement for rented premises situated in a
motel or licensed premises if the tenancy is for a fixed term exceeding 60
days.

(3) Subject to section 94(1), the rooming house provisions apply to a room in
a motel or licensed premises if a person-

   (a)  occupies the room as his or her only or main residence; and

   (b)  has so occupied any room in that rooming house for at least 60
        consecutive days since the commencement of this section.