Tenant Applications

• Author: John Dickie/David Lyman
• Pages: 77-87

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Tenant Applications

Learning Outcomes

After reading this chapter, you will be able to:

• Identify the types of tenant applications and their

filing fees

• Explain the various remedies set out in section 30(1)

of the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 for breaches of

maintenance obligations

• Explain the meaning of the words “damages” and

“property”

• Identify the remedies for a T2 application as set out

in section 31(1) of the RTA with respect to tenant

rights

• Describe landlord defences to tenant harassment

claims

• List the reasons to bring an application for a rent

rebate

Limitation Periods ...................... 78

Breach of Maintenance Obligations ...... 79

Landlord Defences ...................... 80

Practical Concerns ...................... 81

Abatements ........................... 81

Damages .............................. 83

Tenant Rights .......................... 84

Landlord Defences ...................... 85

Application for a Rent Rebate ........... 85

Key Terms ............................. 87

Review Questions ...................... 87

Discussion Issue ........................ 87

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