Section 154EResidential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW)

Exercise of discretion to make termination order

(1) In considering whether to make a termination order for a social housing tenancy agreement, the Tribunal must have regard to the following—
(a) the effect the tenancy has had on neighbouring residents or other persons,
(b) the likelihood that neighbouring residents or other persons will suffer serious adverse effects in the future if the tenancy is not terminated,
(c) the landlord’s responsibility to its other tenants,
(d) the history of the current tenancy and any prior tenancy arising under a social housing tenancy agreement with the same or a different landlord,
(e) whether the tenant, wilfully or otherwise, is or has been in breach of an order of the Tribunal.
(2) This section does not limit any other matter that may be considered by the Tribunal under this Act.

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