by Rebecca Fogarty | Jan 23, 2024 | Communication Matters, Paperwork, Rental Market, Tenancy, When Things Go Wrong
One of the most common changes to a lease agreement is the change to the tenants listed on the agreement. When everyone agrees to this change, it can be a simple process however there are some main points to remember. To change co-tenants during a tenancy, you need...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Jan 16, 2024 | My Wallets Looking Empty, Rental Market, Tenancy
We have had an increase recently of complaints about electricity bills increasing significantly in the past 6 months. Many tenants are checking in with their property managers thinking that there might be something wrong with their power supply or with the hot water...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Jan 9, 2024 | Boring but Essential, Checks and Balances, My Wallets Looking Empty, Rental Market, Tenancy
One of the biggest disputes we see as a property manager is over rental increases. We often hear: “I’m a good tenant, I pay rent on time and keep the property clean – why are they increasing the rent?” Or we hear: “The owners haven’t done anything to improve the...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Jun 27, 2023 | Boring but Essential, Checks and Balances, My Wallets Looking Empty, Tenancy
Toowoomba Regional Council held their special meeting recently to discuss many fees and charges. These new increases will mostly affect landlords and property owners but the water charges will affect tenants. The new water usage charges are: 1st tier – $3.09, 2nd Tier...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Mar 13, 2023 | Communication Matters, Help is Here, Just in Case, Tenancy, When Things Go Wrong
Communication is the key! I don’t think I said that. That’s not what I said. You didn’t tell me that. These are things you never want to hear when managing a property. These phrases can be the start of some difficult situations and don’t often end well. Communication...
by Rebecca Fogarty | Nov 18, 2022 | Boring but Essential, Communication Matters, Help is Here, Moving Homes, Tenancy
Moving is super stressful and changing rental properties from one to another can be one of the biggest issues for tenants. However, sometimes you may not have a choice to move. Perhaps the end of the lease is up and agents/owners have asked you to move. Perhaps the...
