Victorian Numbered Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT ACT 2018 (NO. 45 OF 2018) - SECT 249

    (1)     In section 333(1) of the Principal Act—

        (a)     in paragraph (a)(i), for "tenant" substitute "renter";

        (b)     in paragraph (b), for "the tenant" substitute "the renter".

    (2)     After section 333(1A) of the Principal Act insert —

    "(1B)     For the purposes of subsection (1)(a), if the Tribunal makes a possession order for an application which is supported by a notice to vacate given under section 91ZI, 91ZJ, 91ZK, 142ZB, 142ZC, 142ZD, 206AQ, 206AR, 206AS, 207W, 207X or 207Y, in determining the day on which the renter, resident or site tenant must vacate the rented premises, room, caravan or site, the Tribunal may take into account any special requirements the renter, resident or site tenant may have to access relevant social support or alternative accommodation.".

    (3)     In section 333(2) of the Principal Act, for "tenant" substitute "renter".