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Residential Tenancies Act 1997
62AThe lessor must ensure the premises comply with the minimum
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62A The lessor must ensure the premises comply with the minimum
housing standards applying to the premises.
Note A regulation may prescribe minimum housing standards for
premises, including in relation to physical accessibility, energy
efficiency, safety and security, sanitation or amenity (see Residential
Tenancies Act, s 19A (1)).
Tenant to look after the premises
The tenant must take reasonable care of the premises and keep the
premises reasonably clean
63 During the tenancy, the tenant must—
(a) not intentionally or negligently damage the premises or
permit such damage; and
(b) notify the lessor of any damage as soon as possible; and
(c) take reasonable care of the premises and their contents, and
keep them reasonably clean, having regard to their
condition at the time of the commencement of the tenancy
and the normal incidents of living.