217Disputes about listings

#### 217 Disputes about listings 217 Disputes about listings > > (1) Application A person may apply to the Tribunal for an order under this section if personal information about the person has been, or is proposed to be, listed in a residential tenancy database. > > > (2) Grounds for order The Tribunal may make an order under this section if it is satisfied that— > > > > > (a) the residential tenancy database includes personal information about the applicant that is inaccurate, incomplete, ambiguous or out-of-date or that has been listed on the database for longer than the applicable period specified in section 218(1), or > > > > > (b) the inclusion of the applicant’s name or other personal information about the applicant is unjust in the circumstances, having regard to the following— > > > > > > > (i) the reason for the listing, > > > > > > > (ii) the tenant’s involvement in any acts or omissions giving rise to the listing, > > > > > > > (iii) any adverse consequences suffered, or likely to be suffered, by the tenant because of the listing, > > > > > > > (iv) any other relevant matter. > > > (3) Orders by Tribunal The Tribunal may order personal information about a person in a residential tenancy database to be wholly or partly removed, amended in a stated way or not listed in a residential tenancy database. The Tribunal must give a copy of the order to the landlord, tenant and database operator. > > > (4) Orders affecting other persons If the Tribunal makes an order directing a person other than a landlord or agent to remove, amend or not list information in a residential tenancy database, the Tribunal must give a copy of the order to the person. > > **s 217:** Am 2012 No 42, Sch 1.25 \[8\] \[9\].