02 Apr What is fair wear and tear?
One of the primary rules of residential tenancies is that the tenant must leave the property in the condition it was at the start...
Author: Diane Bukowski
26 Mar Presenting your property to market
Clean, fresh and tidy Without a doubt, this is the most influential factor for tenants. The property is most appealing if it is spotless inside...
19 Mar You can’t sell a secret
Our experience shows that including the address when advertising your rental property is definitely recommended....
12 Mar Key and holding deposits
A key deposit is a refundable charge paid by a prospective tenant that enables them to take the keys to a property and inspect...
05 Mar National Smoke Alarm Day
April 1st is National Smoke Alarm Day, reminding everyone to check that the smoke alarms in their homes are in working order. It...
26 Feb ‘Without Grounds’ lease terminations
Existing Residential Tenancy laws are currently under review in a few states across the nation. This has seen media reports on submissions ...
19 Feb Quiet enjoyment is a two-way street
“Quiet Enjoyment” is a concept common to residential tenancy legislation across the country. In this post I'll explain exactly what that term means...
12 Feb Sink or swim – pools in rental properties
At the time of writing, the hottest heat wave of the year is apparently building in central Australia, coming in a seemingly endless...
04 Feb Landlord right of entry
A tenant is vacating the property and the landlord wants to conduct some inspections before the lease ends – another tenant has also reported...
29 Jan Lessons from commercial leasing
Several states of Australia have recently or are currently reviewing their Residential Tenancy legislation. Typically such reviews tend to tinker around the edges....