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10 Endorsement of inconsistent tenancy terms by ACAT
(1) The parties to a residential tenancy agreement may apply in writing
to the ACAT for endorsement of a term of the agreement
(the inconsistent term) that is inconsistent with a standard residential
tenancy term.
(2) If the parties apply for endorsement of the inconsistent term, the
ACAT must do 1 of the following:
(a) endorse the inconsistent term;
(b) substitute the equivalent standard residential tenancy term for
the inconsistent term.
(3) In making a decision under subsection (2), the ACAT must
consider—
(a) the criteria determined under subsection (6); and
(b) whether the inclusion of the inconsistent term in the residential
tenancy agreement was obtained by fraud or undue influence.
(4) The ACAT must not endorse a term that is inconsistent with this Act
(other than a standard residential tenancy term).
(5) The ACAT must not endorse a term mentioned in section 15 (5) in
relation to a tenant unless satisfied that the tenant owes an amount to
the housing commissioner.
(6) The Minister may determine criteria for subsection (3) (a).
(7) A determination is a disallowable instrument.