sch.3-sec.31Emergency repairs arranged by tenant— ss 218 and 219

### sch.3-sec.31 Emergency repairs arranged by tenant— ss 218 and 219 The tenant may arrange for a suitably qualified person to make emergency repairs of the premises or apply to the tribunal under section 221 for orders about the repairs if— the tenant has been unable to notify the lessor or nominated repairer of the need for the repairs; or the repairs are not made within a reasonable time after notice is given. Section 219A also provides that the lessor’s agent may arrange for emergency repairs. The maximum amount that may be incurred for emergency repairs arranged to be made by the tenant is an amount equal to the amount payable under this agreement for 4 weeks rent. For how the tenant may require reimbursement for the repairs, see sections 219 (2) and (3) and 220 and the information statement. (sch.3-sec.31-ssec.1) The tenant may arrange for a suitably qualified person to make emergency repairs of the premises or apply to the tribunal under section 221 for orders about the repairs if— the tenant has been unable to notify the lessor or nominated repairer of the need for the repairs; or the repairs are not made within a reasonable time after notice is given. Section 219A also provides that the lessor’s agent may arrange for emergency repairs. (sch.3-sec.31-ssec.2) The maximum amount that may be incurred for emergency repairs arranged to be made by the tenant is an amount equal to the amount payable under this agreement for 4 weeks rent. For how the tenant may require reimbursement for the repairs, see sections 219 (2) and (3) and 220 and the information statement. - (a) the tenant has been unable to notify the lessor or nominated repairer of the need for the repairs; or - (b) the repairs are not made within a reasonable time after notice is given.