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RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES REGULATIONS 1989 - REG 7I

7I .         Minor modification (s. 3 of Act)

        (1)         In this regulation —

        draughtproofing includes installing weather seals, caulking or gap filling around windows, doors, skirting and floorboards;

        water‑efficient shower head means a shower head with a water‑efficiency rating of 3 stars or greater as determined in accordance with AS/NZS 6400:2016 (Water efficient products — Rating and labelling) published by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand.

        (2)         For the purposes of the definition of minor modification in section 3 of the Act, a minor modification is 1 or more of the following —

            (a)         installing any of the following —

                  (i)         a picture hook;

                  (ii)         a screw for a wall mount, shelf or bracket;

                  (iii)         a wall‑anchoring device;

                  (iv)         a water‑efficient shower head;

                  (v)         a hand‑held shower head;

                  (vi)         a lever‑style tap;

                  (vii)         a security light, alarm system or security camera;

                  (viii)         a wireless doorbell;

                  (ix)         a window covering;

                  (x)         an adhesive child‑safety lock on a drawer or door;

                  (xi)         a pressure‑mounted safety gate;

                  (xii)         a lock on a gate;

                  (xiii)         a child‑safety device on a window;

                  (xiv)         a lock on a letterbox;

                  (xv)         draughtproofing;

                  (xvi)         a telephone or internet connection;

                  (xvii)         an LED light bulb which does not require a new light fitting;

                  (xviii)         an anchor for a blind or cord;

                  (xix)         non‑permanent window film;

                  (xx)         a flyscreen on a door or window;

                  (xxi)         a vegetable garden or herb garden;

            (b)         painting a room.

        Example for this subsection:

                For the purposes of paragraph (a)(ix) — a curtain or blind.

        [Regulation 7I inserted: SL 2024/149 r. 9.]



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