Victorian Current Acts Victorian Current ActsS. 79(1) amended by No. 45/2018 s. 71(2).
(1) If the residential rental provider gives the renter a repair notice under section 78 requiring the renter to repair damage and the renter has not repaired the damage in a proper and tradesman-like manner within 14 days after the giving of notice, the residential rental provider may repair the damage at the renter's expense.
S. 79(2) amended by No. 45/2018 s. 71(3).
(2) If the residential rental provider gives the renter a repair notice under section 78 stating that the residential rental provider is undertaking the repairs, the residential rental provider may repair the damage at the renter's expense as soon as practicable after giving the renter the notice.
S. 79(3) amended by No. 45/2018 s. 71(4).
(3) The renter is liable to the residential rental provider for the reasonable costs of repairs undertaken by the residential rental provider under this section if the residential rental provider gives the renter particulars in writing of the cost of the repairs.
S. 79(4) inserted by No. 45/2018 s. 71(5) (as amended by No. 1/2021 s. 90(1)).
(4) The renter must reimburse the residential rental provider for any reasonable costs of repairs for which the renter is liable under subsection (3) within 14 days after the repairs are completed.
S. 79(5) inserted by No. 45/2018 s. 71(5) (as amended by No. 1/2021 s. 90(1)).
(5) A renter may apply to the Tribunal for an extension of the 14 day period referred to in subsection (4) if—
(a) the renter is unable to reimburse the residential rental provider within 14 days after the repairs are completed; and
(b) the residential rental provider does not agree to a period to provide reimbursement that is longer than the 14 day period referred to in subsection (4).
S. 79(6) inserted by No. 45/2018 s. 71(5) (as amended by No. 1/2021 s. 90(1)).
(6) Despite subsection (4), if the renter is experiencing hardship, the renter may give written notice to the residential rental provider that the renter requires an additional 14 days to reimburse the residential rental provider.
S. 79(7) inserted by No. 45/2018 s. 71(5) (as amended by No. 1/2021 s. 90(1)).
(7) A renter who gives notice under subsection (6) must provide proof of hardship upon request by the residential rental provider.