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Residential Tenancies Act 1986

The Tenancy Tribunal - Procedure

91: Notice of hearing by Tribunal

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"Getting a Notice for a Tribunal Hearing"

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When you have a dispute, the Tribunal might hold a hearing. You will get a notice telling you when and where the hearing is. The notice will also tell you what the hearing is about. You can find out more about the Tribunal's procedure, and what might happen if you do not attend the hearing. The Tribunal will give you reasonable notice, and the notice will be in writing. It will include important details, such as what will be discussed at the hearing, and which part of the Act or regulations the hearing is about. The notice will also warn you that if you do not attend, the Tribunal might make a decision without you. This rule is affected by section 91AA and 91AB.

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Part 3The Tenancy Tribunal
Procedure

91Notice of hearing by Tribunal

  1. Where any application is referred to, or directed to be reconsidered and determined by, the Tribunal under section 87 or section 88, the Tribunal shall cause to be given to each party to the dispute reasonable notice of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing to be held in respect of the application.

  2. The notice of the hearing shall be in writing, and shall include the following:

  3. a statement of such particulars as will fairly inform the party to whom it is given of the substance of the matters to be dealt with at the hearing:
    1. a reference to the relevant provision of the Act or regulations under the authority of which the hearing will be held:
      1. a statement of where information on the procedure of the Tribunal may be obtained:
        1. a statement warning each party to whom the notice is given that if that party does not attend the hearing, the Tribunal may proceed to determine, dismiss, or adjourn the matter in that party's absence.

          1. This section is subject to section 91AA and 91AB.

          Notes
          • Section 91(2)(d): amended, on , by section 36(2) of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 1996 (1996 No 7).
          • Section 91(3): inserted, on , by section 29 of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2016 (2016 No 26).
          • Section 91(3): amended, on , by section 37 of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 52).