(1)  The owner of residential premises is to ensure that during a residential tenancy agreement –

(a) the premises are fitted with locks and any other security devices that are necessary to secure the premises; and

(b) those locks and security devices are maintained during the period of the residential tenancy agreement.

(2)  Any party to a residential tenancy agreement must not add, alter or remove any lock or other security device without –

(a) the permission of the other party; or

(b) an order under subsection (4) .

(3)  A party to a residential tenancy agreement may apply to a magistrate for an order authorising that party to alter, add or remove any lock or other security device.

(4)  The magistrate may make the order if satisfied that it is reasonable to do so in the circumstances.

(5)  If a party to a residential tenancy agreement alters or adds any lock or other security device, that party is to provide the other party with a copy of the key, opening device or information required to open the lock or security device.