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Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act

Government Bill

18th Assembly, 2nd Session

Introduced on May 29, 2017

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Events

Timeline of key legislative events

  • First Reading
    Completed May 29, 2017 (Debate | Vote)
  • Second Reading
    Completed May 30, 2017 (Debate | Vote)
  • Third Reading
    Completed Sept. 22, 2017 (Debate | Vote)
  • Commissioner's Assent
    Completed Oct. 4, 2017 (Debate)

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    Bill Text



    Related Votes

    Sept. 22, 2017 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act, be read for the third time. Mr. Speaker, I would like to request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    May 30, 2017 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act, be read for the second time. This bill amends the Residential Tenancies Act to adjust the definition of "tenant," provide authority to rental officers to correct minor errors in their orders and decisions, require that orders and decisions of rental officers be filed in accordance with the regulations, allow for regulations to establish methods for filing orders and decisions of rental officers, and address inconsistencies and improve the clarity and readability of certain provisions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
    May 29, 2017 Passed Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Discussion & Mentions

    Assent To Bills
    Prorogation

    October 3rd, 2017


    See context

    Commissioner Of The Northwest Territories (Hon. Margaret Thom)

    Now, as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I am pleased to assent to the following bills:

    • Bill 24, An Act to Amend the Coroners Act

    • Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act

    • Bill 27, An Act to Amend the Environmental Protection Act

    • Bill 28, Interpretation Act

    • Bill 29, Miscellaneous Statute Law Amendment Act, 2017

    • Bill 30, Health Statutes Law Amendment Act (Cremation Services)

    • Bill 33, Appropriation Act (Infrastructure Expenditures), 2018-2019

    Prior to proroguing this second session of the 18th Legislative Assembly, I wish to announce that the third session of the 18th Legislative Assembly will convene on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. Now, as Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, I hereby prorogue the second session of the 18th Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories.

    Mahsi cho, quyanainni, koana, merci beaucoup, thank you.

    ---PROROGATION

    The House prorogued at 4:50 p.m.

    Bill 25: An Act To Amend The Residential Tenancies Act
    Third Reading of Bills

    September 21st, 2017


    See context
    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act, be read for the third time. Mr. Speaker, I would like to request a recorded vote. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 25: An Act To Amend The Residential Tenancies Act
    Second Reading of Bills

    May 29th, 2017


    See context
    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act, be read for the second time. This bill amends the Residential Tenancies Act to adjust the definition of "tenant," provide authority to rental officers to correct minor errors in their orders and decisions, require that orders and decisions of rental officers be filed in accordance with the regulations, allow for regulations to establish methods for filing orders and decisions of rental officers, and address inconsistencies and improve the clarity and readability of certain provisions. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

    Bill 25: An Act To Amend The Residential Tenancies Act
    First Reading of Bills

    May 28th, 2017


    See context
    Louis Sebert

    Louis Sebert Thebacha

    Mr. Speaker, I move, seconded by the honourable Member for Hay River South, that Bill 25, An Act to Amend the Residential Tenancies Act, be read for the first time. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.