- Act 82 of 1997 - Royal Assent 14 January 1998 TABLE OF PROVISIONS Long Title PART 1 - Preliminary 1. Short title 2. Commencement 3. Interpretation 3A. Extension of emergency period for COVID-19 emergency 3B. Declaration of subsequent COVID-19 emergency periods 4. Act binds Crown 5. Application of Act 6. Non-application of Act PART 2 - Residential Tenancy Commissioner 7. Residential Tenancy Commissioner 8. General functions and powers of Commissioner 9. Delegation by Commissioner PART 3 - Residential tenancy agreements Division 1 - Form of agreements 10. Residential tenancy agreement 11. Expiry 12. Extension and renewal 12A. Variation 13. Written agreement 14. Information as to rights and obligations 15. Inconsistent provisions 16. Orders relating to inconsistency Division 1A - Residential management agreements 16A. Residential management agreement Division 2 - Rent 16B. Rental properties to be advertised and offered at fixed rental price 17. Money other than rent 18. Rent payable in advance 19. Payment period 20. Increase in rent 21. Receipt for rent paid 22. Postdated cheques 23. Unreasonable increase 24. Distress for rent prohibited 24A. Repayment of rent arrears accrued during period relating to COVID-19 24B. Appeal against order under section 24A Division 3 - Security deposits and holding fees 25. Security deposits 26. Condition report 27. Forms relating to security deposit 28. Provision of claim form, &c., on termination of tenancy 29. Claims for disbursement of security deposit generally 29A. Claim where all parties agree 29B. Claim by tenant 29C. Claim by owner 29D. Claim by deposit contributor 29DA. Referral by Authority to Commissioner 29E. Disbursements of security deposits 29F. Lodging disputes 29G. Determining disputes 30. Appeal against determination 30A. Unclaimed security deposit forfeited 31. Holding agreement and fees Division 4 - Repairs 31A. Reference in this Division to repair may include reference to replacement 32. General repairs and maintenance 33. Urgent repairs 34. Emergency repairs 35. Reimbursement of cost of repairs 36. Disputing liability to reimburse 36A. Order for repairs PART 3A - Smoke Alarms 36B. Interpretation of Part 3A 36C. Smoke alarms 36D. Maintenance, &c., of smoke alarms 36E. Defences in relation to sections 36C and 36D 36F. Removal of, or interference with, smoke alarms 36G. Right to install smoke alarms in strata title units 36H. Power of Commissioner to order compliance with this Part PART 3B - Minimum Standards for Premises 36I. Premises to be weatherproof and structurally sound 36J. Cleanliness and good repair 36K. Bathrooms and toilets to be provided 36L. Cooking facilities 36M. Electricity and heating 36N. Window covering for privacy 36O. Ventilation 36P. Exemption from requirements of provision of this Part PART 4 - Termination of agreements Division 1 - Termination 37. Termination of agreement 38. Notice of termination by tenant 38A. Order allowing for termination in case of severe COVID-19 related hardship 38B. Appeal against order under section 38A 39. Effect of notice of termination 40. Form of notice of termination 41. Order of termination Division 2 - Notice to vacate 42. Notice to vacate by owner 43. Effect of notice to vacate 44. Form of notice to vacate 45. Order for vacant possession Division 3 - Abandonment of premises and goods 46. Early vacation 47. Abandonment 47A. Order declaring abandonment 47B. Loss following abandonment or early vacation 47C. Joint tenant ceases occupancy 48. Disposal or sale of abandoned goods PART 4A - Boarding Premises 48A. Application of Part 4A 48B. Cost of meals and other services 48C. Access to toilet and ablution facilities 48D. Shared rooms 48E. Meal times 48F. Maintenance of shared facilities 48G. Statement of key terms 48H. Content of house rules 48I. Power of Commissioner to make orders 48J. Appeal from orders of Commissioner PART 4B - Rental Deposit Authority 48K. Rental Deposit Authority 48L. Constitution of Authority 48M. Functions of Authority 48N. Powers of Authority 48O. Staff of Authority 48P. Assistance and facilities 48Q. Funds of Authority 48R. Account in Public Account 48S. Accounts and financial statements of Authority 48T. Delegation PART 4C - Residential Tenancy Databases 48U. Interpretation 48V. Application of Part 48W. Notice of usual use of database 48X. Notice of listing if database used 48Y. Listing can be made only for particular breaches by particular persons 48Z. Further restrictions on listing 48ZA. Ensuring quality of listing owner's or agent's obligation 48ZB. Ensuring quality of listing database operator's obligation 48ZC. Providing copy of personal information listed 48ZD. Notifying relevant non-parties of Commissioner order about listing 48ZE. Keeping personal information listed 48ZF. Civil proceedings to enforce compliance with Part PART 5 - Miscellaneous 49. Subletting 49A. Transfer of residential tenancy agreement 49B. Tenancy ceases on death of tenant 50. Consent 51. Impediment to occupancy 52. Use of premises 53. Responsibility of tenant for cleanliness and damage 54. Alterations, additions and fixtures 55. Quiet enjoyment 55A. Certain photographs not to be displayed by owner 56. Right of entry 57. Locks and security devices 58. Compliance with orders 59. Liability for action of others 60. Cost of preparing agreements 61. Record of rent 62. Notification of name and address 63. Agent of tenant 64. Certain provisions void 64A. Mitigation of loss 64B. Keeping of pets 64C. Strata title property by-laws 65. Regulations 66. Regulations of savings and transitional nature 67. Transitional provisions 67A. Transitional and savings provisions consequent on Residential Tenancy Amendment Act 2011 68. Section 68 68A. Transitional and savings provisions consequent on Residential Tenancy Amendment Act 2010 68B. General transitional, &c., provisions consequent on Residential Tenancy Amendment Act 2013 68C. Transitional, &c., provisions relating to new standards contained in Residential Tenancy Amendment Act 2013 69. Administration of Act SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE 2a SCHEDULE 3[ Note: This table has been automatically generated and may be incomplete. ]