Certain charges prohibited
(1) A person must not demand or receive from a renter a charge or indemnity for a charge in relation to the making, continuation or renewal of a residential rental agreement that is a premium, bonus, commission or key money. Penalty: 60 penalty units.
(2) A person must not demand or receive from a renter under a proposed residential rental agreement a charge in relation to the inspection of the premises by a renter. Penalty: 60 penalty units.
(3) A person must not demand or receive from a renter a charge or indemnity for a charge in relation to—
(a) the first issue of a rent payment card under a residential rental agreement; or
(b) the establishment or use of direct debit facilities or any other electronic payment facility for payment of rent under a residential rental agreement.
Penalty: 60 penalty units.
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