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 | 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 | Jan 23, 2024 | Communication Matters, Paperwork, Rental Market, Tenancy, When Things Go Wrong
Changing Tenants During a Tenancy is one of the most common changes to a lease agreement, as it involves adjusting 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...
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 | 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...
