Queensland Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 381J

381J Application by resident for termination because of misrepresentation

(1) Within the first 3 months on which the resident occupies the room under the rooming accommodation agreement, the resident may apply to the tribunal for a termination order because the provider or provider’s agent gave the resident false or misleading information about—

(a) the condition of the rental premises, the resident’s room or inclusions; or

(b) the services provided for the resident’s room; or

(c) a matter relating to the rental premises or the resident’s room that is likely to affect the resident’s quiet enjoyment of the room; or

(d) the agreement or any other document the provider must give the resident under this Act; or

Example of document that must be given to resident—

body corporate by-laws that apply to the rental premises

(e) the rights and obligations of the resident or provider under this Act.

(2) An application made under subsection (1) is called an application made because of
"misrepresentation" .