Queensland Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 255

255 Process for approval to attach fixtures and make structural changes—provider approval

(1) This section applies if section 254 does not apply in relation to the attaching of a fixture, or the making of a structural change, to premises.

(2) The resident may give the provider a request, in the approved form, for approval to attach a fixture, or make a structural change, to the rental premises.

(3) The provider—

(a) must decide the resident’s request within—

(i) 28 days after receiving the request; or

(ii) if agreed to by the resident and provider—a longer period; and

(b) may either agree, or refuse to agree, to the request; and

(c) if the request is agreed to—may give the agreement subject to conditions.

Note—

See also section 255A in relation to the provider’s agreement.

(4) The provider must not act unreasonably in refusing the request.

(5) The resident may attach the fixture, or make the structural change, to the rental premises in accordance with the provider’s agreement.

Note—

See also section 256 .

(6) Also, the resident may attach the fixture or make the structural change in accordance with an order of a tribunal.

Note—

See subdivision 3 for an order by a tribunal about attaching fixtures, or making structural changes, to rental premises.