On Wednesday 20 March 2013, the Minister for Corrections and Consumer Protection, Nick McKim MP, tabled the Residential Tenancy Amendment Bill 2013 in the Tasmanian Parliament...
The Bill proposes a number of amendments to update the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 in order to bring the legislation more in line with the current rental market, and balance the rights and obligations of tenants and property owners.
Key provisions of the Bill include:
- Extended notice periods at the end of a lease to provide greater certainty of tenure and more time for tenants to relocate where necessary;
- Expanding the jurisdiction of the Residential Tenancy Commissioner to include making decisions about unreasonable rent increases and issuing orders for repairs;
- Requiring all properties be advertised or offered for rent at a fixed price;
- The introduction of minimum standards for rental properties; and
- Clarifying the responsibility of property owners and tenants for maintenance and repairs.
It is expected that the Bill will be debated in Parliament in the coming months.
The full text of the Bill is available here.
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