Section 90 — Residential Tenancies Act 1986: Tenancy Mediator to observe confidentiality

90 Tenancy Mediator to observe confidentiality (1) Every Tenancy Mediator commits an offence and is liable to a fine not exceeding $500 who discloses to any other person any information or statement received by or made to the Tenancy Mediator in the course of, and for the purposes of or in connection with, the mediation of any dispute. (2) Nothing in subsection (1) of this section shall apply if— (a) The person from whom the information is received or by whom the statement is made consents to the disclosure; or (b) There are reasonable grounds to believe that disclosure is necessary to prevent or minimise the danger of injury to any person or damage to any property; or (c) The information or statement is given in evidence pursuant to section 89(4) of this Act; or (d) The disclosure is reasonably required for the purpose of facilitating the mediation; or (e) The disclosure is made to the Tribunal in good faith. Paragraph (d) was amended, as from 1 May 1996, by section 35 Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 7) by inserting the word “ ; or ” . Paragraph (e) was inserted, as from 1 May 1996, by section 35 Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 7).