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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997 - SECT 91ZC

Residential rental agreement for a fixed term of more than 5 years does not comply with standard form

    (1)     This section applies if a residential rental agreement for a fixed term of more than 5 years is not in the standard form.

    (2)     Despite any term of the residential rental agreement to the contrary, the renter may give the residential rental provider a notice of intention to vacate the rented premises.

    (3)     The notice of intention to vacate must specify a termination date that is not less than 28 days after the date on which the notice is given.

    (4)     A renter who terminates a residential rental agreement under this section is not liable to pay to the residential rental provider in relation to that termination any form of lease break fee (however described).

S. 91ZD inserted by No. 45/2018 s. 236 (as amended by Nos 47/2019 s. 82, 32/2020 ss 10, 13, 1/2021 s. 94).



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