RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997 - SECT 83 Withholding consent in certain circumstances

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997 - SECT 83

    (1)     For the purposes of this Division, it is not unreasonable for a residential rental provider to withhold consent to an assignment or sub-letting of rented premises if—

S. 83(1)(a) amended by No. 45/2018 s. 350(4), substituted by No. 40/2022 s. 63(2).

        (a)     the rented premises are public housing; and

        (b)     the ground for withholding that consent is that the assignment or sub-letting would disadvantage persons on a public housing waiting list.

S. 83(2) inserted by No. 40/2022 s. 63(3).

    (2)     For the purposes of this Division, it is not unreasonable for a residential rental provider to withhold consent to an assignment or sub‑letting of rented premises if—

        (a)     the rented premises are provided as affordable housing under the Victorian Affordable Housing Programs; and

        (b)     the ground for withholding that consent is that the assignment or sub-letting would disadvantage persons eligible for affordable housing under a relevant Victorian Affordable Housing Program.

S. 84 (Heading) inserted by No. 45/2018 s. 73(1).