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Section 91 — Residential Tenancies Act 1986: Notice of hearing by Tribunal

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91 Notice of hearing by Tribunal (1) Where any application is referred to, or directed to be reconsidered and determined by, the Tribunal under section 87 or section 88 of this Act, the Tribunal shall cause to be given to each party to the dispute reasonable notice of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing to be held in respect of the application. (2) The notice of the hearing shall be in writing, and shall include the following: (a) A statement of such particulars as will fairly inform the party to whom it is given of the substance of the matters to be dealt with at the hearing: (b) A reference to the relevant provision of the Act or regulations under the authority of which the hearing will be held: (c) A statement of where information on the procedure of the Tribunal may be obtained: (d) A statement warning each party to whom the notice is given that if that party does not attend the hearing, the Tribunal may proceed to determine, dismiss, or adjourn the matter in that party's absence. Subsection (2)(d) was amended, as from 1 May 1996, by section 36(2) Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 7) by inserting the words “ , dismiss, or adjourn ” .

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