South Australian Numbered Acts

STATUTES AMENDMENT (AFFORDABLE HOUSING) ACT 2007 (NO 20 OF 2007) - SECT 18

18—Insertion of section 39A

After section 39 insert:

39A—Redevelopment of residential property

Where—

            (a)         SAHT is the landlord of residential property; and

            (b)         SAHT requires possession of the residential property for redevelopment or renovations,

SAHT must take reasonable steps—

            (c)         to consult with any tenants occupying the residential property ("the tenants") about their housing options; and

            (d)         to arrive at an outcome that is fair and reasonable in the circumstances after paying particular attention to the age, health and any special needs or circumstances of the tenants and to the nature and availability of housing (being an outcome which may include relocating the tenants to other premises on an ongoing basis or proceeding on the basis that the tenants will return to the same site or locality after the redevelopment or renovations are completed).