VIC: Residential Tenancies Act Section 498N Duties of SDA resident

Duties of SDA resident (1) An SDA resident must—

(a) maintain the SDA enrolled dwelling in a manner that does not create a fire, health or safety hazard; and

(b) after becoming aware of any damage to the SDA enrolled dwelling give notice to the SDA provider specifying the nature of the damage; and

(c) contribute to the cost of repairing damage notified under paragraph (b) that the SDA resident caused; and

(d) pay the rent on the due date and in the manner specified in the SDA residency agreement.

(2) An SDA resident must not—

(a) use the SDA enrolled dwelling for a purpose that is illegal at common law or under an Act; and

(b) by act or omission endanger the safety of other SDA residents or staff at the SDA enrolled dwelling; and

(c) cause serious disruption to the proper use and enjoyment of the SDA enrolled dwelling by other SDA residents; and

(d) damage or destroy any part of the SDA enrolled dwelling; and

(e) install any fixtures in the SDA enrolled dwelling without first obtaining the consent in writing of the SDA provider; and

(f) keep a pet without obtaining the consent of the SDA provider.

(3) An SDA resident does not owe a duty specified in subsection (1)(c) or breach a duty specified in subsection (2)(d) if any of the following significantly contributed to the damage or destruction caused—

(a) fair wear and tear;

(b) accidental damage;

(c) the reasonable use of the SDA enrolled dwelling;

(d) the reasonable use of any aids, equipment, fixtures and fittings used in the SDA enrolled dwelling;

(e) the act or omission of a person who is not the SDA resident;

(f) any behaviour arising from the SDA resident's disability including behaviour in response to circumstances aggravating to the SDA resident's disability or emotional wellbeing;

(g) a failure by a person to implement or comply with the SDA resident's support plan or NDIS behaviour support plan;

(h) the unauthorised use of a restrictive practice within the meaning of the Disability Act 2006;

(i) circumstances suggesting that the SDA resident has been subjected to abuse or neglect.