Western Australian Numbered Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AMENDMENT ACT 2011 (NO. 60 OF 2011) - SECT 24

24 .         Section 28 amended

        (1)         In section 28(1) delete the Penalty and insert:

        Penalty: a fine of $5 000.

        (2)         Delete section 28(2) and insert:

        (2)         A person must not require any payment of rent (other than the first payment) under a residential tenancy agreement —

            (a)         until the period of the tenancy in respect of which any previous payment has been made has elapsed; and

            (b)         unless the amount does not exceed 2 weeks’ rent.

        Penalty: a fine of $5 000.