(1) An application for an order other than a tenancy order under this Act may be made by—
(a) the spouse of the respondent who is the person on whom the alleged conduct has been, or is likely to be perpetrated by the respondent;
(b) any member of the household on his or her own behalf or on behalf of any other member of the household; or
(c) the parent of the specified person or of the respondent though not residing in the household, on behalf of the specified person;
(2) The application under subsection (1) may be made by—
(a) a person with whom the child or dependant normally resides or resides on a regular basis or any other member of the household; or
(b) a parent or guardian of the child or dependant,
where the alleged conduct involves a child or dependant.
(3) The application under subsection (1) may be made by—
(a) a person experienced or qualified in social welfare approved by the Minister in writing;
(b) a police officer; or
(c) a person holding the office or performing the duties of a probation officer or medical social worker,
where the dependant is mentally disabled.
(4) An application for a tenancy order may be made by the respondent's spouse in the circumstances in subsection (1)(a) or by a parent or guardian of a child or a dependant.