Rent can only be increased once in any 12-month period. ADDITIONAL TERM – RENT INCREASES DURING THE FIXED TERM (for a fixed term of less than 2 years) 70. By completing this clause, the parties agree that the rent will be increased during the fixed term of the agreement. Note: The rent payable under a…Read More→
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ADDITIONAL TERM – TENANT’S CARE AND USE OF THE RESIDENTIAL PREMISES 59.13 not to store rubbish, unregistered vehicles, any inflammable,dangerous or hazardous chemical, liquid or gas (with the exception of any petrol or gas stored in a fuel tank of ay registered motor vehicle) or other inflammable, dangerous or hazardous material on the residential premises,
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Rental bonds, also known as security deposits, are used to protect landlords from the tenants who break their tenancy agreement. They can also protect the rights of tenants by ensuring that their deposit is returned if they meet their obligations. Here are some reasons why rental bonds are important: Protects Landlords – Rental bonds protect
URGENT REPAIRS Note. The type of repairs that are urgent repairs are defined in the Residential Tenancies ACT 2010 and are defined as follows: Sometimes these things happen without any warning. It is important that the tenants notify the Agent/Landlord immediately (in writing), of the repair. Further, it is important that everything is documented in
ADDITIONAL TERM – TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 60. The tenant agrees: 60.1 to leave, in the same manner of connection or operation, any telephone service installed in the residential premises at the commencement of this agreement; and 60.2 the availability of telephone or fax lines, internet services analogue, digital or cable television (and the adequacy of such
The Residential Tenancies Act is being reformed in 2025. Key reforms include: Landlords absorb bulk of interest rate hikes The Reserve Bank of Australia has debunked the myth that landlords are passing on increased mortgage costs to tenants, leading to unstainable rent increases. The RBA recently conducted a study using tax return data from Australian
The Residential Tenancy Agreement states the below: LANDLORD’S ACCESS TO THE PREMISES 24.8 The Landlord agrees to show the premises to prospective tenants on a reasonable number of occasions if the tenant is given reasonable notice on each occasion (this is only allowed during the last 14 days of the agreement). We do understand of
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The Residential Tenancy Agreement states the below: ADDITIONAL TERM – GARAGE, STORGAE CAGE, OPEN CAR SPCAE OR OTHER STORAGE FACILITY (This clause does not apply if there is no garage, storage cage, open car space or other storage facility on the residential premises) 77. The tenant agrees that if the premises include a garage, then
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Most Residential Tenancy Agreements start with a Fixed Term. Fixed Terms can vary from 6 months up to 5 years. May Tenants & Landlords like to start with a 12-month lease. F.A.Q’s What happens when the Fixed Term expires? Are all terms and conditions the same as those in the Fixed Term Agreement? Can the
This is a legally binding Agreement between a Landlord and Real Estate Agency/Property Management company. Without this document the Agent/Property Management Company Is not entitled to charge any fees. This document will include: To enter into a Management Agency Agreement the Landlord will be asked to provide proof of their identity as follows: The Landlord
