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ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

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Australia: Australian Capital Territory
vResidential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT) A1997-84, Republication No 84, effective 26 November 2025 (last amendment A2025-29), with the Residential Tenancies Regulation 1998 SL1998-17, Republication No 16, effective 23 February 2026 (last amendment A2026-2); read against legislation.act.gov.au on 2026-10-06
12 domains
53 controls

Duties of ACT lessors, agents and tenancy database operators under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, its Schedule 1 standard terms and the Residential Tenancies Regulation 1998: advertising, disclosure, minimum housing standards, bonds, rent increases, repairs, consents, access, termination grounds, family violence and databases.

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ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 is a compliance framework from Australia: Australian Capital Territory with 12 domains and 53 controls. The largest domains are Part 4 and Schedule 1 clauses 83 to 97: Termination and notices to vacate – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (9 controls), Part 2 Divisions 2.1, 2.3 and 2.4: Agreement terms, consideration and the signed agreement – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (7 controls), Part 3 and Schedule 1 clauses 14 to 23A: Bonds and condition reports – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (6 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (12)

Part 2 Division 2.2: Advertising and precontractual obligations – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

3 controls
Controls in the Part 2 Division 2.2: Advertising and precontractual obligations – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 3 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s11A-11AAss 11A and 11AA Advertisements carry the required information, accurately
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s11AB-11ACss 11AB and 11AC Advertise special conditions and a fixed rental amount
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s11ADs 11AD No soliciting of rent bids

Part 2 Division 2.5 and Regulation Part 3: Minimum housing standards (ceiling insulation) – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

3 controls
Controls in the Part 2 Division 2.5 and Regulation Part 3: Minimum housing standards (ceiling insulation) – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 3 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::reg9-10Regulation ss 8 to 10 Ceiling insulation standard and how it is met
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s19B-cl62As 19B, Sch 1 cl 62A Premises meet the minimum housing standards
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s19C-reg11-12s 19C, Regulation ss 11 and 12 Exemptions evidenced and compliance records kept

Part 2 Divisions 2.1, 2.3 and 2.4: Agreement terms, consideration and the signed agreement – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

7 controls
Controls in the Part 2 Divisions 2.1, 2.3 and 2.4: Agreement terms, consideration and the signed agreement – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 7 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s12-1-2s 12(1) and (2), Sch 1 cls 9 and 10 Proposed agreement given with time to consider; inconsistent terms flagged
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s12-3s 12(3) Precontractual information pack
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s14s 14 Agent identifies itself and a contact person
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s15-cl24s 15, Sch 1 cls 24 and 65 Rent or bond only as consideration
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s18s 18, Sch 1 cl 25 No holding deposits
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s19-cl11-13s 19, Sch 1 cls 11 to 13 Signed copy within 3 weeks; booklet and owners corporation rules
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s8-10ss 8 to 10 Standard terms apply; inconsistent terms only with ACAT endorsement

Part 3 and Schedule 1 clauses 14 to 23A: Bonds and condition reports – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

6 controls
Controls in the Part 3 and Schedule 1 clauses 14 to 23A: Bonds and condition reports – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 6 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s20-22-cl14-16ss 20 to 22, Sch 1 cls 14 to 16 Bond limits
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s23-25-cl17-20ss 23 to 25, Regulation s 2, Sch 1 cls 17 to 20 Bond lodged with the Territory on time
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s29-cl21-23s 29, Sch 1 cls 21 to 23 Ingoing condition report and retention
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s30A-cl23As 30A, Sch 1 cl 23A Outgoing joint inspection and condition report
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s31s 31 Bond deductions limited to the listed amounts
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s34s 34 Bond release form given within 3 or 10 working days

Part 4 Division 4.3A: Family violence terminations – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

2 controls
Controls in the Part 4 Division 4.3A: Family violence terminations – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 2 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s46Fs 46F Family violence termination by a co-tenant: lessor notices
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s46H-46Kss 46H, 46J and 46K No further questions; supporting documents confidential and secured

Part 4 and Schedule 1 clauses 83 to 97: Termination and notices to vacate – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

9 controls
Controls in the Part 4 and Schedule 1 clauses 83 to 97: Termination and notices to vacate – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 9 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl83-cl96Sch 1 cls 83, 96 and 97 Notice to vacate: content, grounds, periods and evidence
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl86-87Sch 1 cls 86 and 87 Premises unfit for habitation or unavailable
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl89ASch 1 cl 89A Break fee limits and duty to re-let
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl92Sch 1 cl 92 Rent arrears: notice to remedy before notice to vacate
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl93Sch 1 cl 93 Other breaches: notice to remedy, then notice to vacate
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s36s 36 Tenancies end only in the listed ways; no termination without a ground
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s37s 37 No self-help eviction
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s64ACs 64AC No letting of affected residential premises
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s64AD-s57ss 57 and 64AD No retaliatory termination

Part 5 and Schedule 1 clauses 26 to 41: Rent, receipts, records and rent increases – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

5 controls
Controls in the Part 5 and Schedule 1 clauses 26 to 41: Rent, receipts, records and rent increases – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 5 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl26-28Sch 1 cls 26 to 28 Rent payment methods and rent in advance
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl29-33Sch 1 cls 29 to 33 Rent receipts and rent records
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s64AAA-cl34-37ss 64AAA and 64AAB, Sch 1 cls 34 to 37 Rent increases no more than once in 12 months
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s64B-cl38-41s 64B, Regulation s 5A, Sch 1 cls 38 to 41 Rent increase notice and the CPI-based threshold
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s66-70ss 66, 69 to 71AAA Rent frozen on review, refunds and reduction orders

Part 7: Residential tenancy databases – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

4 controls
Controls in the Part 7: Residential tenancy databases – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 4 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s89-90ss 89 and 90 Notices to applicants about tenancy database use and listings
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s91-92ss 91 and 92 Listing only for qualifying breaches and after review
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s93-95ss 93 and 95 Correcting listings and giving copies (lessors and agents)
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s94-97ss 94 to 97 Database operator duties

Parts 3A and 5AA: Consent to modifications, animals and co-tenancy changes – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

3 controls
Controls in the Parts 3A and 5AA: Consent to modifications, animals and co-tenancy changes – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 3 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s35A-35Css 35A to 35C, Sch 1 cls 72A and 72B Co-tenant changes: lessor responses
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s71AB-71AD-cl67-68ss 71AB to 71AD, Sch 1 cls 67 and 68 Tenant modifications: consent rules
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s71AE-71AF-cl74Ass 71AE and 71AF, Sch 1 cl 74A Animals: refusal only with ACAT approval

Schedule 1 clauses 42 to 50: Outgoings and metered services – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

2 controls
Controls in the Schedule 1 clauses 42 to 50: Outgoings and metered services – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 2 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl42-45Sch 1 cls 42 to 45 Outgoings the lessor pays
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl48-50Sch 1 cls 48 to 50 Meter readings and the tenant's chance to verify

Schedule 1 clauses 51 to 62A: Quiet enjoyment, smoke alarms, condition and repairs – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

5 controls
Controls in the Schedule 1 clauses 51 to 62A: Quiet enjoyment, smoke alarms, condition and repairs – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 5 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl51-53Sch 1 cls 51 to 53 No legal impediment, quiet enjoyment and exclusive possession
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl54Sch 1 cl 54 Premises fit, clean, repaired and secure at the start; locks
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl55-58Sch 1 cls 55 to 58 General repairs within 4 weeks; unit common property
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl59-62Sch 1 cls 59 to 62 Urgent repairs and tenant-arranged repairs
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::s11B-reg1B-cl53As 11B, Regulation s 1B, Sch 1 cl 53A Smoke alarms installed and maintained

Schedule 1 clauses 75 to 82: Lessor access and inspections – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997

4 controls
Controls in the Schedule 1 clauses 75 to 82: Lessor access and inspections – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 domain of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 — 4 controls
CodeTitle
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl75-76Sch 1 cls 75 and 76 Access only as permitted and within hours
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl77-79Sch 1 cls 77 to 79 Routine inspections: frequency and notice
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl80-81ASch 1 cls 80 to 81A Showing the premises to prospective tenants and purchasers
act-residential-tenancies-act-1997::cl82Sch 1 cl 82 Access for repairs and minimum housing standards work

What is ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 and who does it apply to?

ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 is a compliance framework from Australia: Australian Capital Territory with 12 domains and 53 controls. Duties of ACT lessors, agents and tenancy database operators under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, its Schedule 1 standard terms and the Residential Tenancies Regulation 1998: advertising, disclosure, minimum housing standards, bonds, rent increases, repairs, consents, access, termination grounds, family violence and databases. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 actually require?

ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 has 53 controls organised across 12 domains. The largest domains are Part 4 and Schedule 1 clauses 83 to 97: Termination and notices to vacate – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (9 controls), Part 2 Divisions 2.1, 2.3 and 2.4: Agreement terms, consideration and the signed agreement – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (7 controls), Part 3 and Schedule 1 clauses 14 to 23A: Bonds and condition reports – ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of ACT Residential Tenancies Act 1997 do I already cover?

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