(1)  The owner of residential premises is to maintain the premises as nearly as possible in the condition, apart from reasonable wear and tear, that existed on the day on which the residential tenancy agreement was entered into.

(2)  The tenant is to notify the owner of any repairs needed in respect of the premises within 7 days of the need arising.

(3)  The owner is to carry out any repairs specified in the notice that do not arise from any fault of the tenant within 28 days after being notified under subsection (2) .

(4)  The tenant may apply to a magistrate for an order that the owner carry out any reasonable repairs that do not arise from any fault of the tenant.