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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997 - SECT 51

Damage, injury or intention to damage or injure

On application by a lessor, the ACAT may make a termination and possession order effective immediately if satisfied that the tenant has intentionally or recklessly caused or allowed, or is likely to cause or allow—

        (a)     serious damage to the premises or to other property of the lessor; or

        (b)     if the lessor is an individual—injury to the lessor or a member of the lessor's family; or

        (c)     if the lessor is a corporation—injury to a representative of the corporation or a member of a representative's family; or

        (d)     serious or continuous interference with the quiet enjoyment of nearby premises by an occupier of the premises.



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