With the cold weather officially here, Landlords and Property Managers can expect some calls from tenants about issues with their hot water system. Here is some useful information that both Landlords and tenants can easily follow if they run into problems.
Read moreWhether your property is vacant or occupied, make sure it is secure and comfortable for your tenants during the winter months. Landlords, property managers, and tenants should take note of these five steps for a winter-ready rental property.
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The Queensland government is reassuring tenants concerned about how to make rent during this time.
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It is a tough time for all of us as we deal with the effects of coronavirus or COVID-19. Tenants in particular are concerned about the loss or uncertainty of income and how they will pay rent. One option is the temporary Coronavirus Supplement from the Australian Government.
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Returning to your property that has been affected by natural disaster can be a painful experience. In these circumstances, a tenant will look to their Landlord/Property Manager for support. Your rights and responsibilities include insurance claims to protect the property and its tenants.
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A break-in can be distressing for tenants and they may feel unsafe after. Both tenants and landlords have responsibilities which will help make each other feel more secure about the property.
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Providing your tenant with notice for entry ensures privacy and the right to quiet enjoyment of their home, but what is the correct kind of notice to issue?
Ideally, a routine inspection should be respectful and achieve the goal in checking to see if the property is being looked after.
A routine inspection is for the property manager/owner to check in on the property as well as for the tenant to indicate any maintenance issues or concerns. However, it’s potentially a source of frustration for both parties, but here’s how both can make things run smoothly.
It’s a good idea to market a property rental early so a tenant is ready to move in shortly after the current one vacates. However, photographing a tenanted rental is not as simple as dropping in to take a few shots.
If the recent flooding in north Queensland has you worried about your property rental, here’s a quick guide on how to resolve the most common issues.
