Did you know there are prescribed minimum standards when it comes to a home and whether it is fit for habitation as a rental property?
There are properties around NSW that are used as rental properties that do not meet these standards and should not be.
Residential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW) in Section 52 (A) provides a very clear set of expectations for Tenants, Landlords, and Property Managers.
Here is the list of the seven (7) minimum standards that must be met for a rental property in NSW:
- Be structurally sound
- Have adequate lighting, either natural or artificial (storage rooms or garages)
- Have adequate ventilation
- Be supplied with electricity or gas with an adequate number of outlets for lighting and heating and for the use of appliances.
- Have adequate plumbing and drainage
- Be connected to a water supply service or have infrastructure that’s able to supply hot and cold water for drinking, washing, and cleaning
- Contain bathroom facilities that allow for privacy, including toilet and washing facilities.
Here is the link to all the information on NSW Fair Trading website
If you are interested in moving the management of your property to John Pye Real Estate, get in contact with us to have a chat about your needs and how we can serve you, your tenant and care for your property.
