Residential tenancy law ACT governs the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants in the Australian Capital Territory under the Residential Tenancies Act, including lease agreements, bonds, rent reviews and dispute resolution. Navigating the law about residential tenancy disputes in the State or Territory where you live, or where you own a residential investment property, […]
Read More When a tenant has not paid rent, landlords need to understand their legal rights and the appropriate steps for issuing notices, ending tenancy and recovering arrears. Are you a landlord in Australia? Does your tenant owe rent; or are they constantly behind on rent payments? If you need help understanding your rights as a landlord, […]
Read More Residential Tenancies Act in Victoria imposes specific legal duties on landlords and tenants in Victoria regarding maintenance, repairs, rent and other obligations, and this overview explains how breaches occur and what consequences arise. Both landlords and tenants have obligations to one another in Victoria under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic) (the Act). The duties […]
Read More Brief overview of the responsibility of a property manager Property managing agents liability arises when a managing agent fails to meet legal duties owed to landlords, tenants, or third parties, potentially resulting in financial loss or legal claims. Most landlords in Victoria, and throughout Australia more broadly, use a managing agent to manage the day-to-day […]
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