Retail Leases Act 1994
71BLodging of claims after 3 years
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71B Lodging of claims after 3 years
71B Lodging of claims after 3 years
(1) A retail tenancy claim may be lodged more than 3 years but no later than 6 years after the liability or obligation that is the subject of the claim arose, if the Tribunal orders that the claim may be lodged with the Tribunal.
(2) An unconscionable conduct claim may be lodged more than 3 years but no later than 6 years after the alleged unconscionable conduct occurred, if the Tribunal orders that the claim may be lodged with the Tribunal.
(3) The Tribunal may make an order under this section—
(a) on application by the party or former party concerned, and
(b) after hearing such of the persons likely to be affected by the application as it sees fit, and
(c) if the applicant satisfies the Tribunal that it is just and reasonable to make the order.
s 71B: Ins 2005 No 90, Sch 1 [71].