📘 Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Act 2019
003 of 2019Assented 26 February 2019
This Act amends residential tenancy laws in Western Australia to address family violence. It allows tenants experiencing family violence to terminate their lease early and protects them from discrimination.
Impact
Tenants experiencing family violence are positively affected as they can terminate leases without penalty. Landlords are affected by new obligations and potential loss of rental income. Co-tenants' rights are also addressed.
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