Residential Tenancies Act 1997
39Content of termination and possession orders
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39 Content of termination and possession orders (1) If the ACAT makes a termination and possession order the order must specify the following: (a) the date the tenancy terminates; (b) that the tenant must vacate the premises on or before the date of termination; (c) either that, should the tenant fail to vacate the premises as specified— (i) the lessor may request the registrar to issue a warrant for the eviction of the former tenant; or (ii) the termination and possession order has effect as if it were a warrant for eviction. (2) If a termination and possession order specifies that it has effect as if it were a warrant for eviction issued by the ACAT under division 4.2, the order must comply with section 40.