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Residential Tenancies Act 1999
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144 Grounds for relocation
(1) The CEO (Housing) may terminate a tenancy agreement in
accordance with this Division if the CEO (Housing) offers to
relocate the tenant or occupier of the premises to other
accommodation because:
(a) the premises have more bedrooms than the tenant or occupier
needs and the other accommodation would have a suitable
number of bedrooms; or
(b) the premises do not meet the social, physical, psychological or
medical needs of the tenant or occupier and the other
accommodation would be better suited to those needs; or
(c) the premises or neighbours pose a risk to the health or safety
of the tenant or occupier and the other accommodation would
be safer.
(2) The CEO (Housing) may terminate a tenancy agreement in
accordance with this Division if the CEO (Housing) offers to
relocate the tenant or occupier of the premises to other
accommodation because the tenant or occupier engaged in the
following conduct:
(a) any unacceptable conduct as specified in section 100(1)(a),
(b) or (c);
(b) any anti-social behaviour specified in section 28A of the
Housing Act 1982.
Note for section 144
Section 14(1) of the Housing Act 1982 allows the CEO (Housing) to delegate its
powers and functions under this Act.