Residential Tenancies Act 1987
Div 2Disputes determined by the Magistrates Court
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Division 2 — Disputes determined by the Magistrates Court
- Terms used 26
12A. Jurisdiction over prescribed disputes 27
- Jurisdiction over other disputes 27
13A. Magistrates Court’s jurisdiction 28
13B. Appeals from decisions of registrar 29
13C. Appeals from decisions of Commissioner 29
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Time for determination of proceedings 30
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Applications for relief and orders that may be made 30
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Enforcement 32
17A. Disputes between tenants 32
17B. Determination of rights and liabilities after termination of tenant’s interest on grounds of family violence 33
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Application to vary or set aside order 34
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Form of applications and notice of hearing 35
18A. Notice of intention to dispute application for release of security bond 35
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Witnesses and inspection of documents 36
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General powers in proceedings 37
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Evidence 38
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Presentation of cases 38
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Settlement by conciliation 41
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Costs 42
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Reservation of question of law 42
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Finality of proceedings 43