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...
12
Mar
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...