36IPremises to be weatherproof and structurally sound

36I Premises to be weatherproof and structurally sound

[Section 36I Inserted by No. 45 of 2013, s. 19, Applied:01 Aug 2015]

(1)  An owner must ensure that premises to which a residential tenancy agreement relates –

(a) are weatherproof; and

(b) are in a proper state of structural repair.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 50 penalty units.

(2)  For the purpose of subsection (1) , premises are in a proper state of structural repair only if the roof, floors, ceilings, walls and stairs –

(a) are in good repair; and

(b) are not subject to significant dampness; and

(c) are not liable to collapse because they are rotted or otherwise defective.