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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997 - SECT 39

Content of termination and possession orders

    (1)     If the ACAT makes a termination and possession order the order must specify the following:

        (a)     the date the tenancy terminates;

        (b)     that the tenant must vacate the premises on or before the date of termination;

        (c)     either that, should the tenant fail to vacate the premises as specified—

              (i)     the lessor may request the registrar to issue a warrant for the eviction of the former tenant; or

              (ii)     the termination and possession order has effect as if it were a warrant for eviction.

    (2)     If a termination and possession order specifies that it has effect as if it were a warrant for eviction issued by the ACAT under division 4.2, the order must comply with section 40.



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