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Adjustment of unit entitlements by Tribunal

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Chapter 2Basic operation of a scheme
Part 2.3Key elements of a scheme
Division 3Scheme land
Subdivision 3Units

40 Adjustment of unit entitlements by Tribunal

(1) A unit owner may apply to the Tribunal for the adjustment of the unit entitlements (including the unit entitlements of other units).

(2) Despite any other provision of a law of the Territory:

(a) the respondents for the proceedings of the application are the body corporate and each unit owner who has given written notice to the body corporate to join as a respondent; and

(b) each party to the proceedings is responsible for the party's own costs.

(3) The Tribunal must:

(a) approve the application by making an order adjusting the unit entitlements as the Tribunal considers appropriate; or

(b) refuse the application.

(4) In deciding the application, the Tribunal must:

(a) have regard to section 39(5) and (6); but

(b)

disregard:

(i) the applicant's state of knowledge about the unit when acquiring the unit; and

(ii) the current market value of the unit.

(5) The body corporate must lodge a subsequent scheme statement reflecting an order under subsection (3) within the time specified in the order.

Fault element: Strict liability offence.

Maximum penalty: 100 penalty units.

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Section 40 — Adjustment of unit entitlements by Tribunal — Unit Title Schemes Act 2009 (Northern Territory) — Barrister AI