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Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA), what protection does a tenant have against a termination given in retaliation?

Correct Answer

D) SACAT can void a notice given in retaliation for the tenant exercising their rights

Under s 90A of the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA), SACAT can declare a landlord's termination notice of no effect, or refuse to terminate the tenancy, if it is satisfied the landlord was wholly or partly motivated by the tenant applying to SACAT, enforcing a right under the agreement or the law, or having a SACAT order in force. SACAT may also order the landlord to pay up to $5,000 into the Residential Tenancies Fund.

Answer Options
A
None, since a landlord may end a periodic tenancy for any reason simply by giving notice
B
A retaliatory notice is valid as long as the landlord gives at least 30 days' notice
C
Retaliation is prohibited only during the first six months of a tenancy
D
SACAT can void a notice given in retaliation for the tenant exercising their rights

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