Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

TENANCY TRIBUNAL ACT (NO. 64 OF 1994) - SECT 53

53. (1) Where, before a hearing—

        (a)     a party to the hearing applies to the Tribunal for an interim order under this section; and

        (b)     the Tribunal is satisfied that, if an order under this section were not made before the commencement of the hearing, the party applying for the order would suffer detriment;

the Tribunal may make such interim order as it considers appropriate to safeguard the position of that party.

(2) An interim order remains in force until—

        (a)     the expiration of 14 days after it is made;

        (b)     the Tribunal otherwise orders; or

        (c)     the Tribunal makes an order under section 54 at the conclusion of a hearing;

whichever is earlier.

(3) The Tribunal may, on application by a party, while an interim order is in force—

        (a)     vary the order;

        (b)     rescind the order; or

        (c)     extend the order for a further 14 days.

(4) An application under paragraph (1) (a) shall be in accordance with the form approved by the Registrar.

(5) Where a person against whom an interim order is made is not present at the making of the order, the Registrar shall cause a copy of the order to be served on the person as soon as practicable after the order is made.