Living with the Residential Tenancies Act (Paper)

Materials comprised of a Paper and PowerPoint Handout.

Living with the Residential Tenancies Act
Where to Now?

Presenters:

Des Wood, Barrister
Nathan Tetzlaff, Associate, Smith & Partners

Synopsis:

The Residential Tenancies Act has a history of frequent amendment, with serious impacts on landlords and tenants. With over half a million rental properties, breaches (whether unknowing or uncaring) are very common. The most recent and significant changes came into effect in February 2021. As a year passes, it’s time to review the effect and implementation of the latest version of the Residential Tenancies Act.

With a focus on topical issues, emerging trends and key case law, these materials will provide a valuable update for those working in this area of practice.

These materials will help you:

Become apprised of:

• The intent and ethos of the 2020 Amendment Act.
• Mandatory and prohibited features of tenancy.
• A tenant’s rights to make alterations.
• The new approach to termination of tenancies:
  • Limits to termination of periodic tenancies
  • Changes to notice periods
  • What is antisocial behaviour?
• Increases to the Tribunal’s jurisdiction and range of penalties.
• Traps for the unwary:
  • Section 78A and unlawful tenancies
  • Whether an occupant is a tenant or a flatmate
  • Risks for conveyancing practitioners

Intended Audience:

Lawyers, real estate agents and legal executives who advise clients in relation to residential property. These materials will help practitioners avoid problems, and achieve good outcomes where disputes arise.