Northern Territory Tenant Rights: Get Your Repairs Done
Landlord or real estate agent ignoring your repair requests? You have legal rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 1999 (NT).
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Your Rights Under NT Law
Key Legislation: Residential Tenancies Act 1999 (NT)
- Section 57 - Landlord's obligations
- Section 63 - Urgent repairs
Under NT tenancy law, your landlord must:
- Provide the property in a reasonable state of cleanliness and repair
- Maintain the property in a reasonable state of repair
- Carry out urgent repairs as soon as possible
- Respond to other repairs within a reasonable time
NT Tenant Resources
Consumer Affairs NT
Provides information about renting and handles complaints.
Phone: 1800 019 319 | Website: consumeraffairs.nt.gov.au
NTCAT (Tribunal)
Northern Territory Civil and Administrative Tribunal handles tenancy disputes.
Phone: 08 8999 1800 | Website: ntcat.nt.gov.au
Darwin Community Legal Service
Free legal advice including tenancy matters.
Phone: 08 8982 1111 | Website: dcls.org.au
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