Service before lodgement
8.04 Service before lodgement
Rule 8.04(1) amended by S.R. No. 145/2019 rule 11, substituted by S.R. No. 143/2025 rule 43.
This Rule applies in relation to a proposed application or referral under—
the Residential Tenancies Act 1997; or
Part 9 of the Social Services Regulation Act 2021.
Rule 8.04(1A) inserted by S.R. No. 143/2025 rule 43.
Despite Rule 4.09, the applicant may serve a copy of the proposed application or referral before the application is lodged with the principal registrar or a registrar of the Magistrates' Court.
If a copy of the proposed application or referral is served before it is lodged, the application or referral must be lodged in accordance with rule 4.04 within 7 days after service of the copy.
Rule 8.05 amended by S.R. Nos 145/2019 rule 12, S.R. No. 125/2020 rule 8, substituted by S.R. No. 143/2025 rule 44.
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