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Action means any recoupment, counterclaim, setoff, or other civil action and any other proceeding in which rights are determined, including actions for possession, rent, unlawful detainer, unlawful entry, and distress for rent. Under section 66 of the residential tenancies act 1997, landlords and agents must give the tenant this guide on or before the day they move in. Landlords are required to give a copy to every tenant before signing. Renters are responsible for cleanliness and safety.
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