The closing date for submissions was Friday, 3 July 2009

This bill is intended to modernise the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 by seeking to ensure an appropriate balance between the need of tenants for a decent home and the ability of landlords to manage their properties effectively. It also seeks to clarify and balance the rights and obligations of tenants and landlords.

The bill is available for download from the `Related documents´ panel. Print copies can be ordered online from Bennetts Government Bookshops.

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