(1)  If the tenant disputes the amount returned by the owner under section 27 , the tenant may apply to the Commissioner to determine the dispute.

(2)  An application to determine the dispute is to be –

(a) in writing and lodged with the Commissioner; and

(b) accompanied by any information to support the dispute; and

(c) accompanied by the prescribed fee.

(3)  The Commissioner, by notice in writing, is to require the owner to lodge with the Commissioner within 7 days of receipt of the notice –

(a) the balance of any security deposit not paid to the tenant; and

(b) a copy of the condition report.

(4)  The owner must comply with the notice.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(5)  The owner may lodge with the Commissioner, on payment of a prescribed fee and within 7 days of receipt of the notice, information to support the owner's decision to retain all or part of the security deposit.