landlord obligations
10 articles tagged “landlord obligations”.
Asbestos in Rental Properties: A Guide for Australian Property Managers (2026)
Properties built before 1990 likely contain asbestos. What Australian property managers must disclose, inspect, and document.
ReadRental Property Repairs and Maintenance: A Property Manager's Legal Guide (2026)
Who is responsible for repairs in an Australian rental — landlord or tenant? Covers urgent vs non-urgent repairs, state-by-state timeframes, tenant maintenance duties, and how condition reports create and document repair obligations.
ReadWater Usage Charges in Rental Properties: A State-by-State Guide for Australian Property Managers
Tenants only pay for water usage if the property is separately metered. In NSW, VIC and QLD it must meet water efficiency standards too. Full state breakdown.
ReadGas and Electrical Safety Compliance for Rental Properties in Australia (2026 PM Guide)
From 13 Oct 2026 Victoria's 2-yearly electrical check applies to all existing tenancies. Plus QLD safety switches and landlord duties in every other state.
ReadSwimming Pool Safety Compliance for Australian Rental Properties: A Property Manager's Guide (2026)
QLD and NSW require pool safety certificates before the lease is signed; every state requires compliant barriers. Obligations state by state.
ReadSmoke Alarm Compliance for Australian Rental Properties: Property Manager's Guide (2026)
State-by-state smoke alarm obligations for Australian property managers: QLD's 2027 deadline, NSW annual testing rules, VIC's landlord obligations, WA hardwired requirements, and how to document compliance in entry and exit condition reports.
ReadRoutine Inspection Checklist for Australian Property Managers (2026)
A practical room-by-room routine inspection checklist for Australian property managers. What to check, what to document, how to report findings to landlords, and how routine inspections support bond claims.
ReadRoutine Inspection Notice Requirements Australia: State-by-State Guide (2026)
How much notice a landlord must give before a routine inspection in each Australian state, how often they can inspect, and when you can refuse entry.
ReadMould in Rental Properties: Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities in Australia (2026)
Who is responsible for mould in Australian rentals, state by state. What landlords must fix, what tenants cause, and how to document it before a bond dispute.
ReadCondition Report vs Routine Inspection: What's the Difference?
Understand the key differences between condition reports and routine inspections in Australian rental properties. Covers legal requirements, timing, documentation standards, tenant notice periods by state, and how both work together to protect landlords and tenants.
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