Section 21 — Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW)

(1) A term of a residential tenancy agreement is void to the extent to which it—
(a) is inconsistent with any term included in the agreement by this Act or the regulations, or
(b) is prohibited by this Act or the regulations.
(2) The Tribunal may, on application by a landlord or a tenant, make an order declaring that a term of a residential tenancy agreement is void or partly void if satisfied that the term is inconsistent with any term included in the agreement by this Act or the regulations or is prohibited by this Act or the regulations.

Related sections

• s 18 — Fixed term agreements to continue as periodic agreements after end of fixed term
• s 19 — Prohibited terms
• s 20 — Mandatory terms may be varied for long term leases
• s 22 — Offence relating to terms of residential tenancy agreements
• s 22A — Prohibition on certain matters relating to advertising or soliciting amounts of rent
• s 23 — Limit on amounts payable by tenant before agreement

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