Queensland Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES AND ROOMING ACCOMMODATION ACT 2008 - SECT 214

214 Meaning of emergency repairs

(1)
"Emergency repairs" are works needed to repair any of the following—

(a) a burst water service or a serious water service leak;

(b) a blocked or broken lavatory system;

(c) a serious roof leak;

(d) a gas leak;

(e) a dangerous electrical fault;

(f) flooding or serious flood damage;

(g) serious storm, fire or impact damage;

(h) a failure or breakdown of the gas, electricity or water supply to premises;

(i) a failure or breakdown of an essential service or appliance on premises for hot water, cooking or heating;

(j) a fault or damage that makes premises unsafe or insecure;

(k) a fault or damage likely to injure a person, damage property or unduly inconvenience a tenant of premises;

(l) a serious fault in a staircase, lift or other common area of premises that unduly inconveniences a tenant in gaining access to, or using, the premises.

(2) Also,
"emergency repairs" are works needed for the premises or inclusions to comply with the prescribed minimum housing standards.