Section 167Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW)

Payment where no dispute

The Secretary must pay the amount of a claim for rental bond if—
(a) the claim is made jointly by or on behalf of the landlord and tenant, or
(b) the claim is made by or on behalf of the landlord and directs the payment of an amount to the tenant, or
(c) the claim is made by or on behalf of a tenant and directs the payment of an amount to the landlord, or
(d) the claim is made by or on behalf of the landlord or the tenant for payment to the party by or on whose behalf the claim is made and the Tribunal or another party to the agreement fails to notify the Secretary of a dispute within the claim notice period.

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