by Rebecca Fogarty | Aug 16, 2026 | Environment, Entry Condition Report, Maintenance, When Things Go Wrong
QCAT decision (Emmert v Rolfe & Anor QCAT 502) offers useful guidance on mould, tenant health concerns and when a landlord is, and is not, responsible. Lessor obligations under the RTRA Act Sections 185 and 188 of the Residential Tenancies and Rooming...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Aug 16, 2026 | Dot Your I's Cross Your T's, Landlord, Paperwork, When Things Go Wrong
A recent QCAT decision (Emmert v Rolfe & Anor QCAT 502) provides clear, practical guidance for landlords on what is and is not “fair wear and tear” at the end of a tenancy. What QCAT said about fair wear and tear QCAT confirmed that fair wear and tear is the...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Aug 12, 2026 | Investment Properties, Assets
With new negative gearing rules making brand‑new homes even more attractive to investors, there has never been a better time to build specifically for the rental market. As experienced, thorough property managers who have built, owned and managed investment properties...
by Rebecca Fogarty | May 7, 2026 | Investment Properties, Boring but Essential, Just in Case, Landlord, When Things Go Wrong
Getting landlord insurance right is critical; we’re seeing more claims knocked back simply because the policy didn’t cover accidental damage or only had very basic rent-loss cover. Why “standard” landlord policies fall short Most off‑the‑shelf landlord policies only...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Apr 8, 2026 | Rental Market, Landlord, Tenancy
Break Lease Blues: Why the New Rules Are Hitting Owners Hard Queensland’s 30 September 2024 break lease reforms were sold as a fairness measure for renters, but for many owners and property managers they have created a costly, high-pressure system that is harder to...
