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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 2010 - SECT 99

Rent increases during long-term fixed term leases--termination notice by tenant

99 Rent increases during long-term fixed term leases--termination notice by tenant

(1) This section applies to a fixed term agreement for a fixed term of 2 years or more.
(2) A tenant may give a termination notice on the ground that the rent has been increased.
(3) The termination notice must specify a termination date that is not earlier than 21 days after the day on which the notice is given and must be given before the rent increase takes effect.
(4) The termination notice may specify a termination date that is before the end of the fixed term.
(5) The tenant is not liable to pay any compensation or other additional amount for the early termination of the agreement.



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