61When and how tenant may claim money for repairs

61 When and how tenant may claim money for repairs (1) A tenant may recover from the landlord the cost of having repairs made under section 60 only if: (a) the tenant has notified the landlord of the cost of the repairs; and (b) the tenant has complied with section 62; and (c) the tenant has given to the landlord appropriate documents proving the costs incurred. (2) A tenant may request the landlord: (a) to pay the costs directly to the repairer; or (b) if the tenant has paid the cost of repair – to pay the amount to the tenant or to deduct the amount from rent payable by the tenant. (3) Costs payable by a landlord under this section are to be paid: (a) in accordance with the tenant's request under subsection (2); or (b) in the manner agreed between the landlord and the tenant; or (c) as determined by the Tribunal under subsection (4) on the application of the tenant. (4) Subject to this Division, the Tribunal may, on the application of a landlord or tenant, order either party to pay for the cost of permitted repairs incurred or purporting to be incurred under this Division.