VIC: Residential Tenancies Act Section 498G Working with SDA resident to establish an SDA residency

Working with SDA resident to establish an SDA residency agreement

(1) For the purposes of section 498F(1)(b), an SDA provider works with an SDA resident to establish an SDA residency agreement if the SDA provider—

(a) ensures the contents of the SDA residency agreement is explained to the SDA resident in the language, mode of communication and terms which the SDA resident is most likely to understand; and

(b) gives an explanation of the SDA residency agreement under paragraph (a) both orally and in writing where reasonable.

(2) If it appears that an SDA resident would benefit from support or requires support to read and understand an explanation of an SDA residency agreement, the SDA provider must give a copy of the SDA residency agreement and any explanation of the SDA residency agreement to the SDA

resident's guardian or the SDA resident's administrator (if any). (3) If it appears that an SDA resident would benefit from support or requires support to read and understand an explanation of an SDA residency agreement, the SDA provider must give a copy of the SDA residency agreement and any explanation of the SDA residency agreement—

(a) to a family member, carer, advocate or other person chosen by the SDA resident; or

(b) if no person is chosen under paragraph (a), a person who the SDA provider considers can assist the SDA resident and is not employed by, or a representative of, the SDA provider.