Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997 - SECT 11B

    (1)     A lessor must not enter into a residential tenancy agreement with a tenant in relation to premises unless—

        (a)     smoke alarms are installed at the premises; and

        (b)     the smoke alarms, and the installation of the smoke alarms, comply with the requirements prescribed by regulation.

Note     Other requirements may apply in relation to the installation of smoke alarms, for example, requirements under the Building Act 2004

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    (2)     A regulation made for subsection (1) may apply, adopt or incorporate a law or instrument as in force from time to time.