by Rebecca Fogarty | Jun 16, 2022 | Boring but Essential, Communication Matters, Entry Condition Report, Exit Condition Report, Help is Here, Just in Case, My House is My Home, Tenancy
Tenants have vacated, but there are issues. What happens now? All tenants have an obligation to return a property back to the original condition as at the start of the tenancy and outlined in the Entry Condition Report. The only exception is for wear and tear. This is...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Jun 3, 2022 | Boring but Essential, Communication Matters, Help is Here, Just in Case, My House is My Home, Tenancy, When Things Go Wrong
When Damage Occurs at a Rental Property, it can create uncertainty for both tenants and landlords. Accidental damage can occur, at any time, to a property. Intentional or malicious damage (graffiti or smashed walls/windows) is certainly another issue during a tenancy...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Jun 1, 2022 | Boring but Essential, Communication Matters, Help is Here, Landlord, Tenancy
You’ve just received the Council water rates and your jaw dropped! Have the tenants been singing in the shower? Or is there a possible water leak? It is reassuring to know that you are able to bill your tenants accordingly for their water usage, if you fit the...
by Simone Files | May 9, 2022 | Boring but Essential, My House is My Home, Tenancy
It may seem like common sense to not flush anything down your toilet that is not human waste and toilet paper, but you will be surprised at the things we come across that block our toilets, sewage tanks and pipes. In this article, we will cover the Top 7 unflushable...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Mar 3, 2022 | Boring but Essential, Exit Condition Report, Help is Here, Just in Case, My House is My Home, Tenancy
Mould – Who is Responsible is a common question in rental agreements. Deciding who is responsible for cleaning mould depends on how it appeared in the first place. Generally, if the mould is a result of problems with the property, it is the owner’s responsibility to...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Feb 11, 2022 | Boring but Essential, Communication Matters, Exit Condition Report, Help is Here, Tenancy
5 Ways to get a quick bond refund can save you time, money, and stress at the end of your lease. Below are some essential tips to help you prepare properly and avoid delays. Don’t clean the property yourself This can often be difficult and sometimes costly. But there...
