Victorian Numbered Acts Victorian Numbered Acts(1) Insert the following heading to section 79 of the Principal Act—
" Residential rental provider may do repairs and renter liable for costs ".
(2) In section 79(1) of the Principal Act—
(a) for "landlord" (where twice occurring) substitute "residential rental provider";
(b) for "tenant" (wherever occurring) substitute "renter";
(c) for "tenant's" substitute "renter's".
(3) In section 79(2) of the Principal Act—
(a) for "landlord" (wherever occurring) substitute "residential rental provider";
(b) for "tenant" (where twice occurring) substitute "renter";
(c) for "tenant's" substitute "renter's".
(4) In section 79(3) of the Principal Act—
(a) for "tenant" (where twice occurring) substitute "renter";
(b) for "landlord" (wherever occurring) substitute "residential rental provider".
(5) After section 79(3) of the Principal Act insert —
"(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 receipt of particulars of the costs of the repairs under subsection (3).
(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).
(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.
(7) A renter who gives notice under subsection (6) must provide proof of hardship upon request by the residential rental provider.".