Section 72 — Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW)

(1) A copy of the key or any other opening device or information required to open a lock or other security device that is altered, added or removed by a landlord or tenant must be given to the other party not later than 7 days after it is altered, added or removed, unless—
(a) the other party agrees, or
(b) the Tribunal authorises a copy not to be given.
(2) This section does not require a copy of a key or other opening device or information to be given to a person who is prohibited from having access to the residential premises by an apprehended violence order.
(3) This section is a term of every residential tenancy agreement.

Related sections

• s 69 — Landlords’ remedies for alterations
• s 70 — Locks and other security devices
• s 71 — Changes of locks and other security devices
• s 73 — Remedies for security of residential premises
• s 73A — Definitions
• s 73B — Keeping of pets with landlord’s consent

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