❓ This WA parliamentary question seeks clarification on Homeswest's ability to garnish tenant income for debt recovery and whether automatic rent deductions are permissible, focusing on tenant consent. The answer confirms garnishing is not allowed, but automatic deductions are, with tenant consent.
AnsweredQoN 1381Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is Homeswest able to garnish the income of Homeswest tenants to recoup rental payment debts and debts resulting from damage to accommodation?
(2) If yes, is there a limit on the amount Homeswest may garnish from a tenant’s income each fortnight?
(3) Is Homeswest able to deduct rent payments automatically from a tenant’s income each fortnight?
(4) If yes to (3), are automatic deductions only made with the consent of the Homeswest tenant?
(2) If yes, is there a limit on the amount Homeswest may garnish from a tenant’s income each fortnight?
(3) Is Homeswest able to deduct rent payments automatically from a tenant’s income each fortnight?
(4) If yes to (3), are automatic deductions only made with the consent of the Homeswest tenant?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
14 September 2006
Responded by
Minister for Housing and Works
Response time
30 days
1) No. 2) Not applicable. 3 & 4) Yes, with the consent of the tenant.
2) Not applicable. 3 & 4) Yes, with the consent of the tenant.
3 & 4) Yes, with the consent of the tenant.
2) Not applicable. 3 & 4) Yes, with the consent of the tenant.
3 & 4) Yes, with the consent of the tenant.
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