IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM 30 OCTOBER 2016:

Residential Agency Agreement - EAC110A

Amendment to Clause 40B
40B. The landlord agrees:
40B.1 if, at the time that this residential tenancy agreement is entered into, the premises have been and remain listed on the LFAI Register, the tenant has been advised in writing by the landlord that the premises are listed on that Register, or
40B.2 if, during the tenancy, the premises become listed on the LFAI Register, to advise the tenant in writing, within 14 days of the premises being listed on the Register, that the premises are listed on the Register.

Amendment to Notes. 1. Definitions
LFAI Register means the register of residential premises that contain or have contained loose-fill asbestos insulation that is required to be maintained under Division 1A of Part 8 of the Home Building Act 1989.’
So what do you need to do to make sure you comply with the change?

EAC Online Forms
The above changes have already been made on EAC’s online forms so the next time that you create a new form the changes will be there so you have nothing to worry about.

Printed Agreements
New leases have been printed to include the new change. Current residential tenancy agreement leases can still be used if you have them so you won't need to throw them out, but you will need to include an addendum.The addendum allows you to strike out the existing clause and use the new clause that is now required. A copy of the addendum can be downloaded here.