When a tenant moves into a rental property, the landlord or property manager must ensure that the premises are habitable and in a reasonable state of cleanliness and repair.
The tenant is responsible for keeping the property clean and tidy and, at the end of the tenancy, handing it back in a condition similar to how it was at the start of the agreement, taking into account normal use (fair wear and tear).
Changes to NSW tenancy laws which improve tenants’ renting experience while ensuring that landlords can effectively manage their properties start on 23 March 2020.
As a landlord or a tenant, it is crucial you know your rights and responsibilities if the property you own or rent has been affected by a natural disaster.
With the shock of the recent bushfire crisis, we thought it appropriate to answer a few questions about what to do if a residential rental property is destroyed by a natural disaster like a bushfire.
In October 2018 the NSW Parliament passed a series of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, which are designed to increase protection and certainty for renters, while ensuring that landlords can protect their investment and effectively manage their properties.
You can claim a deduction for your related expenses for the period your property is rented or is available for rent.
The first CoreLogic Quarterly Rental Review for 2019, which tracks median rents and rental yields across Australia, shows that national weekly rents have risen by 1 per cent during the first three months of the year.
Will my fixed-term lease automatically renew on a month-to-month basis if I don’t renew my lease contract before it expires? If so, how much notice should I give my property manager that I’d like to stay on a fixed-term?” Tenant, NSW