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    Unacceptable conduct by a tenant

    An interested party can apply to the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal to terminate the tenancy [Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA) s 90]. The definition of interested party includes:

    • the landlord;
    • a person adversely affected by the conduct of the tenant (e.g. near neighbours);
    • a strata or community corporation representing the interests of persons who have been adversely affected;
    • a police officer.

    To justify termination, the tenant's conduct must be causing or permitting:

    • an interference with the reasonable peace, comfort or privacy of another person who resides in the immediate vicinity of the premises;
    • a nuisance; or
    • the premises to be used for an illegal purpose.

    SACAT has to be satisfied that terminating the tenancy is the appropriate remedy.

    Unacceptable conduct by a tenant  :  Last Revised: Fri Jul 19th 2024
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