05 May Entry Condition Reports
A trashed rental property can be landlord's worst nightmare. Fortunately, such property destruction is actually a relatively rare occurrence. A far more common scenario...
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23 Apr What is an emergency repair?
A recent Honest Broker post looked at the concept of ‘fair wear and tear’. Today we’re going to tackle the opposite end of the...
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...
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...
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...
22 Jan Your guide to lease renewals
Many parts of the country are experiencing high vacancy rates compared with recent years. This market means attention to the lease renewal process...