The issue with rents in arrears is dealt with on a case-by-case basis. It depends how long, but usually it requires some significant arrears and a process where there has been an inability to collect rent.

I would just like to point out for the benefit of the House that we struggle with rental arrears. We probably have well over $6 million in rental arrears that we’re trying to collect, and it is a challenge for the LHOs and for this government. It’s a burden. We speak to the issue of not only what we’re doing as a Housing Corporation, but the issue of personal responsibility and how we collectively work together in this very important area.