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Jun 26
Decisions of Interest: One Party Giving Notice in a Fixed-Term Tenancy

This Decision of Interest unfolds with four tenants issuing notices at differing…

Jun 19
Decisions of Interest: Liability for meth testing after lease break

Can you hold tenants liable for meth testing after a lease break?

Jun 12
Decisions of Interest: Insect Infestation Liability

Who is responsible when tenants face insect infestations in rental properties?

Jun 06
Decisions of Interest: Use of “Context Photos” in Property Inspections

This week’s Decision of Interest highlights best practices for accurately…

May 28
Decisions of Interest: Applying to the Tribunal beyond the 8-week deadline

Can a landlord file an application to the Tenancy Tribunal after the 8 week limit?

May 22
RTA Amendment Bill 2024 passes First Reading

The RTA Amendment Bill 2024 has been introduced to parliament and last night passed…

May 21
Decisions of Interest: Termination for Airbnb Conversion

Can a landlord terminate a tenancy if they intend to convert it into an Airbnb?

May 14
Decisions of Interest: Enforceability of ‘No Pet’ Clauses

Are 'No Pet' Clauses enforceable? This week's Decision of Interest considers this…

May 08
Decisions of Interest: Tenants working from home

Tenants are allowed to do some work or business from the rental property. But can…

May 01
Residential Property Managers Bill to not progress

The coalition Government will not proceed with the previous Government’s plans to…

Apr 30
Decisions of Interest: Change of tenant not an assignment

What exactly is an assignment? This Decision of Interest answers this question with…

Apr 23
Decisions of Interest:  Rental property insulation compliance

How do landlords achieve compliance under both sets of regulations?

Apr 17
Decisions of Interest: Liability for careless damage

If the insurance company rejects the insurance claim for careless damage, are tenants…

Apr 10
Decisions of Interest: Termination of a fixed-term tenancy

The common misconception about Section 60A is that tenants may believe notice can only…

Apr 10
Decisions of Interest: Professionally cleaning carpets

Generally, landlords cannot require tenants to have carpets professionally cleaned.…

Apr 10
Decisions of Interest: Methamphetamine contamination

What case created this legal precedent and why is it subject to change?