There has been much discussion recently around the ongoing challenges of compliance with the Healthy Homes standards. Some landlords continue to cut corners, exploit loopholes, or delay improvements—seemingly unconcerned about enforcement mechanisms due to take effect from 1 July 2025. But from where I sit, this behaviour is the exception, not the rule. The reality…
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Managing your own rental property might seem like a cost-saving option, but it comes with serious risks and responsibilities that many landlords underestimate. While it’s possible to find a tenant who respects your property and pays rent on time, the odds aren’t always in your favour. However, chances of this are relatively low, and even…
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The recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (RTAA) have led to some landlords breathing a sigh of relief, with a return of “No cause terminations” for periodic tenancies. In this article, we share with you some of the basics of what the key changes are… Tenancy Terminations Fixed-Term Tenancies A fixed-term tenancy…
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