Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT ACT 2004 (NO. 58 OF 2004) - SECT 24

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Part 6     Resolution of residential tenancy and occupancy disputes

Division 6.1A     Important concepts

71H     What is a tenancy dispute ?

    (1)     A dispute is a "tenancy dispute" if it—

        (a)     is between the parties to a residential tenancy agreement; and

        (b)     is about, arises from, or relates to, the agreement.

    (2)     A "tenancy dispute" includes—

        (a)     a dispute if an application relating to the dispute may be made under part 4 (Termination of residential tenancy agreements) or part 5 (Rental rate increases); and

        (b)     an application for compensation under this Act.

71I     What is an occupancy dispute ?

A dispute is an "occupancy dispute" if it—

        (a)     is between the parties to an occupancy agreement; and

        (b)     is about, or relates to, the agreement.

71J     Tribunal to have regard to occupancy principles

In considering a matter, or making a decision, under this part in relation to an occupancy dispute, the tribunal must have regard to the occupancy principles.