Commercial and residential rent increases will be banned for six months and police powers to detain people will be bolstered under proposed coronavirus emergency laws in South Australia.
Commercial and residential rent increases would be banned for six months and police powers to detain people would be bolstered under proposed coronavirus emergency laws to be considered by South Australian Parliament on Tuesday.The draft bill proposes protections for renters facing financial hardship in the next six monthsThe proposed legislation is set to be debated in Parliament on Tuesday
No action could be taken if a commercial tenant failed to pay rent or outgoings, or if a business did not open in the hours specified in a lease. Additionally, South Australian Police officers could use"reasonable force" to detain people under orders from Chief Public Medical Officer Nicola Spurrier or Commissioner Stevens.
Attorney-General Vickie Chapman said the COVID-19 Emergency Response Bill 2020 was drafted to protect landlords, tenants and South Australian jobs, as well as protecting government officials from liability, so they may"go about their duties freely"."We have a strong plan to stop the spread of COVID-19 and minimise the impact on our state," Ms Chapman said.
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