Civil Law (Property) Act 2006
407Renewal of leases by children
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407 Renewal of leases by children (a) a child could, under a lease or other agreement or arrangement, be compelled to renew a lease if the child were not a child; and (b) 1 of the following people applies to the Supreme Court for the renewal: (i) the child; (ii) someone for the child; (iii) a person entitled to the renewal of the lease. (2) The Supreme Court may, by order, direct a nominated person to renew the lease for the child and, if necessary for the renewal of the lease, accept the surrender of an existing lease. (3) A renewal of a lease under an order under subsection (2) must, except so far as the Supreme Court orders otherwise, be in accordance with the right of renewal.