(1) A renter must not remove, deactivate or otherwise interfere with the operation of a prescribed safety device at rented premises unless it is reasonable in the circumstances to do so.
(2) Subject to subsection (3), a renter must undertake any safety-related activities set out in the residential rental agreement if that agreement contains a term prescribed under section 27C(2).
(3) Any activity referred to in subsection (2) must be carried out by a suitably qualified person.
Note
This section is a duty provision and a contravention of this section may be dealt with as a breach of a duty under Part 5 and other provisions of this Act.
S. 64 (Heading) inserted by No. 45/2018 s. 49(1).