Residential Tenancies Act 1999 (NT)

NORTHERN TERRITORY OF AUSTRALIA

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1999

As in force at 1 April 2021

Table of provisions [if supportFields]> TOC \o "1-9" <![endif] — Preliminary1 — Short title2 — Commencement3 — Objectives4 — DefinitionsPart 2 — Application of and liability under ActDivision 1 — Application5 — Act to bind Crown6 — Agreements to which this Act does not apply7 — Exemptions8 — Persons 16 years of age may enter into tenancy agreementsDivision 2 — Liability for actions9 — Vicarious liability of landlord for agent and agent's employees10 — Body corporate, partner's liability for actions of employee etc.12 — Vicarious liability of tenantPart 3 — Commissioner of Tenancies13 — Commissioner of Tenancies14 — Delegation by Commissioner15 — Annual report16 — Tenancy Trust Account17 — Immunity from liability18 — Commissioner is enforcement agencyPart 4 — Tenancy Agreements19 — Tenancy agreements to be written20 — Contract to avoid Act prohibited21 — Tenant not to give false information22 — Harsh or unconscionable terms23 — Landlord cannot charge tenant for cost of preparing agreement24 — Landlord cannot impose extra charges or liabilitiesPart 5 — Bonds and condition reportsDivision 1 — Condition reports24A — Condition reports generally25 — Condition report at start of tenancy26 — Acceptance of condition report with or without modifications27 — Application to Tribunal for condition report if no agreement28 — Condition report conclusive of condition at start of tenancy28A — Condition report has effect for continuation of tenancy28B — Landlord must not require tenant to vacate for condition reportDivision 2 — Bonds and security deposits29 — Bonds30 — Increase in security deposit31 — Receipt to be provided for security deposit32 — Statement of security deposit details to be given to tenant33 — Proportioning of security deposit between co-tenants34 — Security deposit may be transferred to new agentPart 6 — RentDivision 1 — Payment of rent35 — How and where rent to be paid36 — Landlord to keep proper records of rent37 — Landlord to give receipt for rent38 — Tenant's goods cannot be seized to pay rentDivision 2 — Amount of rent payable39 — Rent in advance40 — How rent accrues41 — Increases in rent42 — Tribunal may declare rent excessive42A — Tribunal may request Commissioner to pay for valuation of premises43 — Repayment of rent paid in advance44 — Accelerated rent and liquidated damages prohibited45 — Tribunal may determine if penalty or liquidated damages46 — Reductions in rent by agreementPart 7 — Repairs and maintenanceDivision 1 — Landlord's responsibilities47 — Premises not to be let unless habitable and safe48 — Premises to be clean and suitable for habitation49 — Premises to be…

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