25Provision of copy of lease to tenant

25 Provision of copy of lease to tenant If a lease, or a provision of a lease, is in writing signed by the tenant, the lessor must give the tenant a copy of the lease or provision signed by the lessor and tenant— (a) if the lease is not to be registered—within 21 days after the lease is signed by the lessor and tenant; or (b) if the lease is to be registered—within 21 days after the lease is registered by the registrar-general. 26 Independent legal advice The lessor must not require the tenant to use the services of a lawyer nominated by the lessor.