❓ Mr Masters raises concerns about a tenant, Roger Bailye, being evicted from accommodation in Coral Bay and questions the fairness of eviction notice periods and power supply responsibilities. The Minister acknowledges the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 governs these issues and is under review.
AnsweredQoN 1409Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is the Minister aware of the situation facing Roger Bailye who is being evicted from his accommodation at Coral Bay under the provisions of either the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 or the Act controlling caravans in caravan parks whereby 60 days' notice of eviction can be given without justification being provided to the tenant?
(2) Does the Minister agree that accommodation providers should be able to deny people, such as Mr Bailye, accommodation in their establishments?
(3) Are accommodation providers or Western Power responsible for the supply of power to tenants?
(4) Is it policy that tenants can claim compensation if food in fridges and freezers deteriorates, such that it is inedible, as a result of the power being disconnected?
(5) What steps is the Minister taking to review the provisions of relevant Acts of Parliament that unfairly allow 60 day's notice of eviction to be given without prior justifiable cause needing to be provided?
(2) Does the Minister agree that accommodation providers should be able to deny people, such as Mr Bailye, accommodation in their establishments?
(3) Are accommodation providers or Western Power responsible for the supply of power to tenants?
(4) Is it policy that tenants can claim compensation if food in fridges and freezers deteriorates, such that it is inedible, as a result of the power being disconnected?
(5) What steps is the Minister taking to review the provisions of relevant Acts of Parliament that unfairly allow 60 day's notice of eviction to be given without prior justifiable cause needing to be provided?
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Answered
13 March 2002
Responded by
Minister for Consumer and Employment Protection
Response time
22 days
(2) The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 outlines the responsibilities of caravan park owners and permanent residents of caravan parks, including establishing the processes by which either party can terminate the tenancy. (3) The circumstances of each caravan park and the terms of individual tenancy agreements will govern who is responsible for the supply of power to tenants of caravan parks. (4) If the tenant can establish that there has been a breach of the tenancy agreement by the owner, the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 allows for the tenant to make an application to the Small Disputes Division of the Local Court for an order that the owner pay compensation for loss or injury caused by the breach. (5) The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 is currently the subject of a statutory review, and public submissions to the review will be invited shortly. One of the topics being considered as part of the review is the issue of tenancies in caravan parks, and the period of notice required to end this type of tenancy.
(3) The circumstances of each caravan park and the terms of individual tenancy agreements will govern who is responsible for the supply of power to tenants of caravan parks. (4) If the tenant can establish that there has been a breach of the tenancy agreement by the owner, the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 allows for the tenant to make an application to the Small Disputes Division of the Local Court for an order that the owner pay compensation for loss or injury caused by the breach. (5) The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 is currently the subject of a statutory review, and public submissions to the review will be invited shortly. One of the topics being considered as part of the review is the issue of tenancies in caravan parks, and the period of notice required to end this type of tenancy.
(4) If the tenant can establish that there has been a breach of the tenancy agreement by the owner, the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 allows for the tenant to make an application to the Small Disputes Division of the Local Court for an order that the owner pay compensation for loss or injury caused by the breach. (5) The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 is currently the subject of a statutory review, and public submissions to the review will be invited shortly. One of the topics being considered as part of the review is the issue of tenancies in caravan parks, and the period of notice required to end this type of tenancy.
(5) The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 is currently the subject of a statutory review, and public submissions to the review will be invited shortly. One of the topics being considered as part of the review is the issue of tenancies in caravan parks, and the period of notice required to end this type of tenancy.
(3) The circumstances of each caravan park and the terms of individual tenancy agreements will govern who is responsible for the supply of power to tenants of caravan parks. (4) If the tenant can establish that there has been a breach of the tenancy agreement by the owner, the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 allows for the tenant to make an application to the Small Disputes Division of the Local Court for an order that the owner pay compensation for loss or injury caused by the breach. (5) The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 is currently the subject of a statutory review, and public submissions to the review will be invited shortly. One of the topics being considered as part of the review is the issue of tenancies in caravan parks, and the period of notice required to end this type of tenancy.
(4) If the tenant can establish that there has been a breach of the tenancy agreement by the owner, the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 allows for the tenant to make an application to the Small Disputes Division of the Local Court for an order that the owner pay compensation for loss or injury caused by the breach. (5) The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 is currently the subject of a statutory review, and public submissions to the review will be invited shortly. One of the topics being considered as part of the review is the issue of tenancies in caravan parks, and the period of notice required to end this type of tenancy.
(5) The Residential Tenancies Act 1987 is currently the subject of a statutory review, and public submissions to the review will be invited shortly. One of the topics being considered as part of the review is the issue of tenancies in caravan parks, and the period of notice required to end this type of tenancy.
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