Posts Tagged ‘Property Management’

What constitutes an ‘Urgent’ Repair?

Most tenancy agreements state that the owner of the rental property is obliged to conduct ‘urgent repairs’ as they arise. What constitutes an ‘urgent’ repair and what happens when landlords try to ‘save money’ by refusing to carry it out?

Throughout Australia, landlords as well as tenants are subject to residential tenancy legislation. For example, in NSW landlords have to keep the property in good condition, they are obligated to lodge … Read the full post »

Big Changes ( that affect both landlords and tenants)

The new Residential Tenancies Act 2010 came into force from 31st January 2011. There are number of changes that affect both landlords and tenants:
Tenants Get More Time to Move Out
If a tenant is no longer under a fixed term agreement and the landlord wants the tenant to move out ‘without grounds’, the notice period increases from 60 to 90 days. If notice is given by a landlord just before the … Read the full post »

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