• Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
Rental Results
  • Home
  • Owners
    • Why choose Rental Results?
    • Request a Rental Appraisal
    • Landlord’s Guide
    • Make the smart move to Rental Results
    • Client Reviews
    • Depreciation Calculator
    • Access to Owner Portal
  • Properties for Rent
  • Tenants
    • Tenancy Application Form
    • Maintenance Request Form
    • Tenant Information
    • Access to Tenant Portal
    • Maintenance Log System
  • About Us
    • About Rental Results
    • Our Team
    • Useful Links
    • Privacy Policy
    • Suburbs of Interest
  • Blog
    • Blog
    • Rental Results TV
  • Contact
  • Search
  • Menu Menu
Landlord's Guide, Property Management, Safety And Maintenance, Tenant's Guide

What Is Your Responsibility When There’s a Robbery

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.

According to the Residential Tenancies Authority (RTA), the contents of the rented property are the responsibility of the tenant, so it is important to have an insurance policy in place.

The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 states, “The lessor must supply and maintain the locks that are necessary to ensure the premises are reasonably secure.”

However, there is no standard definition of “reasonably secure” and this will depend on the property and its surroundings.

Tenants are responsible for keeping the property secure, such as locking doors and windows and not lending keys to friends. Maintenance issues should be reported to the Landlord/Property Manager in a timely manner.

Meanwhile, the Landlord/Property Manager is required to provide an appropriate level of security for the property. Under the Residential Tenancies Act, they are obligated to provide a secure, clean unit in good working order for a tenant to live in. Locks must be supplied and maintained, while broken doors and windows must be fixed within 24 hours.

Immediately after a break-in, tenants should contact the police and notify the Landlord/Property Manager. Insurance claims should then be made for the stolen contents as well as any damages to the property.

Moving forward, security can be tightened up by installing alarms, sensor lights, security screens and window locks.
Thinking of switching property managers? Here’s why you should move to Rental Results https://www.rentalresults.com.au/make-the-smart-move-to-rental-results/

2019-11-15/by Lauren Robinson
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Share on Vk
  • Share on Reddit
  • Share by Mail
https://www.rentalresults.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AdobeStock_103992389-r.jpg 666 1000 Lauren Robinson https://www.rentalresults.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/rental-result-logo-small.png Lauren Robinson2019-11-15 16:55:092019-11-15 16:55:11What Is Your Responsibility When There’s a Robbery

Search Rental Listing

Quick Contact Us

Trustpilot


Rental Results
59 Lugg Street
Bardon QLD 4065 Australia

07 3123 7373

Fax +61 7 3036 5303

Owners

  • Why choose Rental Results?
  • Request a Rental Appraisal
  • Landlord’s Guide
  • Make the smart move to Rental Results
  • Client Reviews
  • Register for Online Agent

Tenants

  • Properties to Rent
  • Tenancy Application Form
  • Maintenance Request Form
  • Tenant Information

FOLLOW US

Awards







Featured On

 

Copyright © 2019 Rental Results. Web Design by Online Specialists | Sitemap
How VR Tours Can Help Property Managers Safety Tips For the Summer Holiday Season
Scroll to top