Both the tenant and the property owner must maintain the premises in as near as possible to the same condition it was in when the tenancy started – apart from reasonable wear and tear. This lesson covers the rights and responsibilities of tenants and owners relating to repairs and maintenance during a residential tenancy. The lesson consists […]

  A tenant has a right to reasonable peace, comfort and privacy during the tenancy. The property owner/agent must not interfere with a tenants ‘quiet enjoyment’ of the property. This means that a property owner/agent cannot come onto the property whenever they choose. Certain rules apply when visiting the property. This lesson covers the rights and responsibilities of […]

When a tenant must break their lease before the end date due to financial, family, relationship, work or other issues, then both the tenant and the agent/landlord have a “duty to mitigate loss”. This means that both parties need to keep any financial losses to a minimum. Under the Act if a tenant on a […]

  Property owners and agents can charge bonds for residential rental properties. The bond protects them from any financial loss they might incur if a tenant breaches the rental agreement. This lesson covers the rights and responsibilities of owners, agents and tenants relating to the lodgement, claiming and disputes that arise from the bond in a residential […]

  There are specific legal requirements that must be followed in order to end a fixed or non-fixed term residential tenancy agreement. This lesson covers the rights and responsibilities for owners and tenants relating to the ending of a residential tenancy agreement. The lesson comprises a slide show, web links to access additional information and […]