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Using a real estate agent

When you are looking at properties, you will often come into contact with real estate agents or sales representatives. The most important thing to understand about real estate agents or sales representatives when buying a property is that they have been hired by the seller. The aim of the agent is...
Land valuers, real estate and settlement agents
12 Feb 2014

Tenant ending a tenancy

On this page: Ending a periodic agreement (no fixed end date) Ending a fixed-term agreement (fixed end date) Ending an agreement early (break-lease) Landlord and tenant agree to end the tenancy Family violence Home is damaged or unsafe Help for tenants The process to end a tenancy depends on...
When a tenancy ends
12 Feb 2014

Landlord ending a tenancy

On this page: Ending a periodic agreement (no fixed end date) Ending a fixed-term agreement (fixed end date) Ending an agreement early (break-lease) Landlord and tenant agree to end the tenancy Missed or overdue rent Other breaches of agreement Sale of the home Landlord hardship Retaliatory action...
When a tenancy ends
12 Feb 2014

Paying rent

There are two types of payments a tenant must pay: Rental security bond Rent The rental agreement will include the amount which needs to be paid, how often and by which payment method. The tenant must have at least one payment method option free of any fees. The tenant and landlord must both agree...
Rent and other payments
12 Feb 2014

Rental home security

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The landlord is responsible for the property having a minimum level of security in place. The minimum security includes: door locks window locks exterior lights Landlords must: meet minimum security standards under rental laws provide and maintain locks or security devices give each tenant on the...
Security, safety, maintenance and entry rights
12 Feb 2014

Rent inspections and privacy rights

A tenant has the right to quiet enjoyment of the rental home. This means they should not be unnecessarily contacted or visited by a landlord. A landlord has the right to enter a property, however there are rules about the reasons they can enter and when they can enter. There are also rules about...
Security, safety, maintenance and entry rights
12 Feb 2014

Non urgent repairs in a rental home

The tenant should notify the landlord in writing about any non urgent repairs, detailing what needs to be repaired. The landlord does not have to fix items if they are items that were disclosed as not working before the tenancy agreement was entered into, or they are items which the tenant could...
Security, safety, maintenance and entry rights
12 Feb 2014

Rental home repairs

During the tenancy: The landlord must keep the home in a reasonable state of repair. The tenant must let the landlord know if there is any damage to the home. On this page: Non-urgent repairs Urgent repairs When the landlord does not respond to urgent repairs When the tenant is at fault Suitable...
Security, safety, maintenance and entry rights
12 Feb 2014

On the court date - rental disputes

Arrive for court before the listed hearing time. Let the court orderly located in the courtroom know you are there and follow their direction for where you are to wait. A hearing can proceed without you if you do not show up or if the orderly does not know you are there. There may be other matters...
Having problems with renting a home?
12 Feb 2014

Rental home maintenance

Maintenance of the rental home is a responsibility of both the tenant and landlord. The following covers what you should check throughout the stages of your tenancy. The landlord must provide and maintain the rental home to minimum standards . They are expected to respond to requests for repairs...
Security, safety, maintenance and entry rights
12 Feb 2014

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Safety alert 04/2020 - Near miss involving ruptured pressure vessel at demolition site

READWATCH
In early March 2020, a demolition team was taking down a large industrial unit. The team had removed fire suppression pipework from the roof and collected portable fire extinguishers from around the...
WorkSafe
Alert
06 Aug 2020

New tenant issues with locked gas meter boxes - Real estate industry bulletin 227

5 August 2020 What is the solution when the gas supply has been locked or removed at the start of a tenancy? Suppliers and retailers – what is the difference? First it’s important to note, retailers...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

COVID-19 and section 14 (rent default) notices - Real estate industry bulletin 226

WATCH
13 July 2020 It’s important to know the difference between a section 14 (rent default) notice and a section 19 (remedial) notice. A section 14 (rent default) notice is issued when a tenant is not...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

CPD requirement must be met to avoid infringement - Real estate industry bulletin 225

8 July 2020 CPD requirement must be met to avoid infringement Changes to the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978 (the Act) to create a stand-alone provision for compulsory professional...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

COVID-19 and remedial notices - Real estate industry bulletin 224

WATCH
29 June 2020 It’s important to know the difference between a remedial and rent default notice. This eBulletin explains remedial notices and when to use them. Next week’s will focus on rent default...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

Mentally healthy workplaces: Podcasts and videos

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The WorkSafe mental health and wellbeing inspectors have developed a series of resources on workplace mental health and wellbeing. The concepts presented may assist workplaces to discuss, consult,...
WorkSafe
Information
04 Dec 2023

Safety alert 03/2020 - Exposure to asbestos during demolition works

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WorkSafe has identified instances where demolition work was conducted without first removing asbestos-containing materials. Recently, workers may have been exposed to asbestos while carrying out...
WorkSafe
Alert
14 Aug 2024

COVID-19 and rent relief requests - Real estate industry bulletin 223

18 May 2020 As you may be aware the Residential Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 (the Act) has now been enacted to address the hardship being experienced by both tenants and landlords as a...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
19 May 2020

COVID-19 and property access – an update - Real estate industry bulletin 222

7 May 2020 COVID-19 and property access – an update This bulletin supersedes real estate industry bulletin 220 issued on 6 April 2020. This information does not apply during the current COVID-19...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
03 Feb 2021

CPD and COVID-19 pandemic: Completing core CPD – what you need to know - Settlement industry bulletin 96

23 April 2020 You may recall recent changes to the Settlement Agents Act 1981 (the SA Act) which came into effect on 1 January 2020. This means you are now required to meet your annual compulsory...
Consumer Protection
Bulletin
14 Aug 2024

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