Noise complaints can come from both your tenants and their neighbours. Before stepping in to resolve noise complaints, the Landlord or Property Manager should first evaluate if the complaint is at all valid.
Regular property inspections help to make the Landlord or Property Manager feel secure that the tenant is holding up their end of the agreement. If there are any issues with the property, then these can be tended to sooner rather than later through regular inspections.
The Housing Legislation Amendment Act 2021 (Qld) (HLAA) will introduce various amendments to current legislation, with significant changes to the manner in which a Form 12 Notice to Leave may be issued in respect of a residential tenancy agreement.
Renovations can certifiably and significantly increase a property’s value and tenant appeal. However, not every investor has an unlimited budget, so how do you determine which updates can raise your property’s value?
With low vacancy rates and high demand for rentals across Queensland, it’s important for Landlords and Property Managers to review their rights and responsibilities through each step of the rental journey.
There may be a time when your tenants request to make alterations or additions to the property they’re renting to make it more “livable” for them. However, they cannot make these alterations unless the Landlord gives them permission to do so.
How do you make sure your property’s lawn and garden are in good condition when there’s a new tenant? Any arrangement pertaining to garden maintenance, including lawns and trees should be stipulated in the tenancy agreement. For both Landlords/Property Managers and tenants, the condition of the garden and lawn should be documented in both entry and exit condition reports.
With winter setting in, now is a good time of year for Landlords and Property Managers to assess any potential or existing issues at their rental properties.
Happy, long-term tenants means less back and forth between what the tenant wants and your understanding of it, easier lease renewals, easy access for routine inspections and maintenance. Once you have secured a new tenancy, it’s important to keep your new tenants happy to retain them long-term.
The financial year ends on the 30th of June, which is an excellent time for Landlords to review their rental properties. Go through this checklist to ensure your financial year ends on the right note.
