Australian Capital Territory Current Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1997 - SECT 77

    (1)     A claim for payment of an amount, or for work of a value, that is more than $10 000 may be made in a court competent to hear and decide claims based on contract for the amount claimed.

    (2)     If a claim mentioned in subsection (1) may be made—

        (a)     the claimant may also make any other claim related to the relevant tenancy dispute or occupancy dispute; and

        (b)     the court in which the proceeding is brought may exercise the powers of the ACAT under this Act.

    (3)     This section has effect despite section 76.