Lessor to apply to ACAT for refusal—special modifications
71AC Lessor to apply to ACAT for refusal—special modifications
A lessor may apply to the ACAT for an order approving the lessor’s refusal of the tenant’s application under section 71AB (2) for consent to a special modification.
The ACAT must—
approve the lessor’s application; or
refuse the lessor’s application; or
order that the lessor consent to the tenant’s application but impose stated conditions on the consent.
Example—par (c) the work be undertaken by a qualified tradesperson
The ACAT may make an order under subsection (2) (a) or (c) if satisfied—
the lessor would suffer significant hardship; or
the special modification would be contrary to a territory law; or
the special modification is likely to require modifications to other residential premises or common areas; or
the special modification would result in additional maintenance costs for the lessor; or
of any other matter prescribed by regulation.
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