Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Bill 2018

Legislation Committee· 22 November 2018general_report

The WA parliamentary committee report examines the Residential Tenancies Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Bill 2018. The committee supports the Bill's policy to empower tenants experiencing family violence. It recommends addressing inequities in application fees for dispute resolution and reviewing the Bill's impact on lessors.

Impact

Tenants experiencing family violence will be empowered to leave tenancies early or remove perpetrators. Lessors may face financial losses and changes to insurance arrangements. Courts and tribunals will need to consider new principles when resolving disputes.

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