Part 6 Division 6.1
Resolution of residential tenancy and occupancy disputes Action by registrar
Section 72
Division 6.1 72
Action by registrar
Assistance with inquiries The registrar may give whatever assistance the registrar considers appropriate in relation to an inquiry about a residential tenancy agreement or occupancy agreement, including— (a) referring the person making the inquiry to services provided by the public or private sector that give advice about residential tenancy or occupancy matters generally; and (b) referring the person to services provided by the public or private sector for the resolution of tenancy disputes or occupancy disputes; and (c) assisting the person to make an application for the resolution of a dispute.
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Applications
Applications for resolution of dispute (1) A party to a residential tenancy agreement may apply for a resolution of a tenancy dispute. (2) A party to an occupancy agreement may apply for a resolution of an occupancy dispute. (3) An application must— (a) be in writing; and (b) contain the prescribed particulars; and (c) for an application that relates to a rent increase—subject to section 65 (1), be made not less than 2 weeks before the date the rent increase is proposed to take effect; and
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Residential Tenancies Act 1997 Effective: 29/07/08 Authorised by the ACT Parliamentary Counsel—also accessible at www.legislation.act.gov.au
R28 29/07/08