Whether you’re a newbie tenant, landlord, or a veteran on the rental scene, it’s good to know your rights – particularly if you’re dealing with property outside of your home state.
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“You’re entering into a legal agreement with the lease so you need to make sure you understand what that entails,” says Michelle Valentic of Advantage Property Consulting.
Valentic says the biggest difference in rights between Australian states is the notice to leave period both on the renter’s side and on the landlord’s – some states only require a small number of days, while others could be as many as 120 days.
Tenants are becoming more cognisant of their rights, says Valentic. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
For renters, Valentic says knowing your rights is especially important when handling owners who self-manage, and therefore might not understand the rules that are in place.
“Maintenance is a big issue,” she says. “A lot of owners think they can say no to maintenance. But they need to provide the property at a level that the tenant can use everything.”
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Landlords need to have written permission to come into a property. Picture: realestate.com.au/buy
So what are landlord and tenant rights in different states? Here’s a brief overview:
Click here for more information on tenant and landlord rights in ACT.
Click here for more information on tenant and landlord rights in NSW.
Click here for more information on tenant and landlord rights in VIC.
Click here for more information on tenant and landlord rights in TAS.
Click here for more information on tenant and landlord rights in SA.
Click here for more information on tenant and landlord rights in WA.
Click here for more information on tenant and landlord rights in QLD.
Click here for more information on tenant and landlord rights in NT.
Source of the original article: https://www.realestate.com.au/advice/a-state-by-state-guide-to-tenant-and-landlord-rights/
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