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Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Regulation 2025
sch.4-sec.9-oc.2Rent in advance— s 87
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### sch.4-sec.9-oc.2 Rent in advance— s 87
The lessor or lessor’s agent may require the tenant to pay rent in advance only if the payment is no more than—
for a periodic agreement—2 weeks rent; or
for a fixed term agreement—1 month rent.
Under section 87 (2) , the lessor or lessor’s agent must not require a payment of rent under this agreement in a period for which rent has already been paid.
- (a) for a periodic agreement—2 weeks rent; or
- (b) for a fixed term agreement—1 month rent.