VIC: Residential Tenancies Act Section 61 Renter and visitor must not damage premises or common area

Renter and visitor must not damage premises or common areas

(1) Subject to subsection (2), a renter and any visitor must not intentionally or negligently cause damage to—

(a) rented premises; and

(b) any common area in respect of the rented premises.

(2) For the purposes of subsection (1), damage does not include fair wear and tear caused by a renter or a visitor.

Note This section is a duty provision and a contravention of this section may be dealt with as a breach of a duty under Part 5 and other provisions of this Act.