As of the 1st January 2022, at the commencement of a new lease or lease renewal, you must ensure your dwelling / unit meets the requirements of the domestic smoke alarm legislation. This may involve installing interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms into the bedrooms in addition to the currently required smoke alarms. The above-mentioned…Read More→
Water charging in rental properties. Who is reponsible?
At the start of the tenancy agreement the lessor/agent & the tenants should negotiate who is responsible for water at the premises. If a property has an individual water meter but does not meet the water efficiency requirements, the Landlord can still charge the tenant water usage. The amount the tenant would be expected to…Read More→
Emergency Repairs
There’s no denying it, if there are any emergency repairs to be carried out it will most likely be after hours! Please see below what is classed as an emergency repair & what should a tenant do if they cannot reach their landlord/ agent? Emergency repairs include: a burst water service or a serious water service…Read More→
Moving house- you either love it or you hate it!!
Hi, Stacy Matthews from Stacy Matthews Realty. I am on the other side of moving house & I am absolutely exhausted. The time spent sorting, packing, moving, making arrangements, cleaning & unpacking is hours upon hours. However, the hard work put in at the end can be very rewarding. A new home, new memories…Read More→
Landlord tips for Spring
Spring has Sprung & now is the time to ensure your investment property is ready for the change of Season. With the possibility of rain just around the corner it is important to ensure some areas of your investment are taken care of. Cleaning Gutters & inspecting your roof Make sure all gutters & downpipes…Read More→
What is a rental bond?
A rental bond is a security deposit payable by the tenants at the start of the tenancy. The bond will need to be paid prior to collecting keys for the property. The bond is held at the Residential Tenancies Authority during the term of the tenancy. The bond is paid back to the tenant when…Read More→