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LEASES (COMMERCIAL AND RETAIL) ACT 2001 - SECT 90

Termination by tenant because of damage

    (1)     The tenant may terminate a lease by giving at least 30 days notice of the tenant's intention to terminate if—

        (a)     the premises have, or a building containing the premises (the  building ) has, been damaged in a material way; and

        (b)     either—

              (i)     the lessor tells the tenant under section 88 (a) (Notice of lessor's intentions regarding repair) that the lessor does not intend to repair the damage; or

              (ii)     the lessor tells the tenant under section 88 (b) that the lessor intends to repair or reinstate the premises or building (the plan ) but unreasonably departs from, or takes no reasonable action in relation to, the plan; or

              (iii)     the premises will not be able to be used for their normal purpose within a reasonable period, or for more than 1 year, after the day, or last day, the damage happened.

Note     For how documents may be given, see the Legislation Act

, pt 19.5.

    (2)     No compensation is payable for termination under this section.



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