The Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (RTA) regulates public and private residential tenancies in the ACT.
In New South Wales, the main pieces of legislation that outline the rights and responsibilities of those in the public and private residential tenancy market are the:
The Tenancy Unit within Consumer and Business Affairs is responsible for the day to day administration of tenancy legislation applicable in the Northern Territory .
In Queensland, people who rent housing are covered by the law - the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 (the Act).
The Office of Consumer and Business Affairs provides services to tenants and landlords/agents of residential properties and proprietors and residents of rooming houses in South Australia .
Consumer Affairs and Fair Trading has responsibility for a range of tenancy and real estate matters.
When renting a house, apartment or unit, it is important to understand the rules and regulations that govern the real estate and renting industry.
If you have any questions or problems with your rental, you can find important information in Renting a home in WA: The essential guide [188kb PDF], which provides you with advice and information on your rights and responsibilities a.
The Small Claims Tribunal Act 1973 provides that the hearings of claims in the tribunal shall be held in private and not open to the general public.
When a tenancy is terminated as provided in the legislation, the parties to the agreement are no longer bound by that agreement, but the parties may still seek compensation for losses suffered as a result of the other party's action.
The Residential Tenancies Act 1994 and standard terms of the Tenancy Agreement specify that emergency repairs are works needed to repair any of the following: -
The legislation requires that individual circumstances be considered to determine what a reasonable number of inspections by agents with prospective buyers.
Liability of tenants to pay rent at all times
There is no provision in the Residential Tenancies Act 1994 which allows a tenant to legally withhold payment of rent from a lessor.
Now open for submissions - Review of Residential Tenancies Act 1994
The Minister for Public Works, Housing and Racing, Hon.
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Jurisdiction of Small Claims Tribunal
The first comment that I wish to make is in relation to a report which appeared in the Spring edition of United Times, the newsletter of the Tenants' Union of Queensland (TU).
Tenants / rent records
The Residential Tenancies Act 1994 sets out quite clearly what records lessors and agents should keep.