Queensland Legislation requires Property Owners to arrange for smoke alarms to be checked within 30 days of a new lease or lease renewal. It is important to understand that Property Managers are NOT qualified to perform these checks. A good Managing…
According to Legislation, maintaining the grounds at a Rental Property is generally the Tenant’s responsibility. However, it may be written into a Tenancy Agreement that the Owner takes responsibility for part or all of the exterior maintenance. (For example, the lawns or…
This would fall under the routine maintenance category; as such, it would be the Owner’s responsibility. Owners are advised to have these cleaned regularly, to avoid costly gutter replacement down the track.
A property should be handed over to the Tenant with all light bulbs working. During the course of the tenancy, if a light bulb needs changing it is generally the tenant’s responsibility to have this changed. One major exception is…
In general, the Property Owner is responsible to pay for all routine maintenance on a rental property. The main exception is if the damage is a result of mistreatment by the tenants. For example, a kitchen cupboard hinge that is worn…
For routine maintenance (ie non-emergency), owners need to give the Tenants at least 24 hours’ written notice. This is normally done via the RTA Form 9 – Entry Notice. Less notice can be given, as long as the Tenants agree. This…
Section 185 of the RTRA Act is clear and specific regarding Owners’ obligations to maintain the property throughout a tenancy. RTRA ACT – SECTION 185 – Lessor’s obligations generally (2) At the start of the tenancy, the lessor must ensure— …
Property Owners have a responsibility to attend to all ‘Emergency’ repair issues without delay. Below is an excerpt from the Residential Tenancies Act, defining the meaning of ‘Emergency;. RTRA Act 2008 – SECTION 214 – Meaning of Emergency Repairs Emergency repairs are works…