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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.