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StatuteResidential Tenancies Act 1986

Section 38 — Residential Tenancies Act 1986: Quiet enjoyment

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38 Quiet enjoyment (1) The tenant shall be entitled to have quiet enjoyment of the premises without interruption by the landlord or any person claiming by, through, or under the landlord or having superior title to that of the landlord. (2) The landlord shall not cause or permit any interference with the reasonable peace, comfort, or privacy of the tenant in the use of the premises by the tenant. (3) Contravention of subsection (2) of this section in circumstances that amount to harassment of the tenant is hereby declared to be an unlawful act. (4) In this section premises includes facilities. Compare: Residential Tenancies Act, 1978-1981 (South Australia),

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