Rental forms and notices
There are a number of notices designed to help the landlord, property manager and tenant/s manage their rental property.
Property condition reports
Property condition reports are a requirement when renting a home. They show what the property looks like at the beginning and end of the rental period.
Using rental notices
Proper procedures must be observed when serving a notice. If the matter ends up in court, the person who prepared the notice would have to prove the notice was…
Counting days
If you are serving a notice or issuing documentation (eg property condition reports), you will find certain periods of notice are required for certain actions.
Renting tools and checklist
The following publications and forms provide you with all the information you need to help you manage your tenancy.
Common renting terms
Assign the premises: To transfer rights to occupy the premises and associated responsibilities to another person.
Choosing a property manager
Remember, you don’t have to use an agent for everything. Some decide to pay a ‘letting fee’ and only use their agent to find a tenant and deal with the bond,…
Using a property manager
Property managers who offer their services for a fee must be registered real estate sales representatives working for a licensed real estate agent who is in…
Tenancy databases
Tenancy databases may be used by lessors (landlords) or real estate agents as a way of screening people who have applied to rent a property. They are commonly…
Managing a property yourself
Once you have decided to rent out a property, one of the first decisions you will need to make is whether to do all the property management yourself or employ…
Add or remove a tenant from a database
A person can only be listed on a residential tenancy database if: