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Part 2Tenancy agreements
Termination of tenancies and recovery of possession

53BSpecial provisions for notice terminating social housing tenancies (Repealed)

    Notes
    • Section 53B: repealed, on , by section 27 of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (2024 No 52).