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— …
Outdoor pools and spas at all rental properties must be fenced according to strict safety standards. All pool fences must be checked and certified by a licensed pool fence safety inspector and registered with the Queensland Government. This certificate must be…
Most Agencies require tenants to pay their first two weeks rent before they move into a property. This is not a ‘down payment’ or a ‘holding fee’ or a ‘deposit’. It is your first two weeks’ rent payment. Many tenants…
An Agent has a Duty of Care to both tenants and their Owner clients, to ensure that a Tenant moving into a property is on sufficient income to afford the rent. But what is deemed to be ‘sufficient’? There are…
In some states in Australia, it is common practice to take a ‘Pet Bond’ which can be used at the end of the lease to pay for any damage caused by pets. In Queensland we are NOT permitted to take extra…
The General Tenancy Agreement (‘Lease’) is a legal document that is governed by strict legislation. If a special condition is added that contradicts the legislation, the legislation overrides the special condition which becomes null and void. Owners should therefore be…
No, they don’t. A Management Agreement states that the agent can sign official RTA forms on the owner’s behalf. Therefore, where there is provision for the ‘Owner’ to sign, the Agent signs as their representative.
The short answer is ‘No’. Rental property owners are subject to anti-discrimination laws that state you cannot refuse a tenant based on such factors as religion, sex, and age. If your property is more suited to a certain section of…
n As property managers, it’s not uncommon to receive phone calls from a neighbour with a complaint that one of our tenants is being too noisy. One of the most common questions we’re asked regarding noise complaints is, ‘what are…
When searching for a rental property, you may find that different agencies handle the application process differently. This may be dependent on their internal processes, staffing levels, type of properties, or current market conditions. Some agencies prefer you to view…
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