Tenant Information
Starting, during and ending a tenancy.
Starting a Tenancy This part of our website provides information about rental bonds, entry condition reports, tenancy agreements, share houses and the supply of locks and keys. The commencement of a lease can be a daunting time, especially if this is the first time you’ve rented property. Here you’ll find all the information you need on renting a property in Queensland. There are certain things you as a tenant must do at the start and at the end of your fixed term agreement. Completing important documentation such as Entry Condition Reports in the time required will ensure any issues are not overlooked when you vacate.
During a Tenancy   Here you will find information about tenant’s rights and responsibilities, lessors/agent rights and responsibilities, paying the rent, other payments, entry to the premises, looking after the premises, emergency repairs, fixtures and inclusions and selling the premises. It’s important that you know your rights, especially when the property you are renting is being sold, or if an agent wants to hold ‘Open Homes’ as the agent may require your written consent. In Queensland agents are required to obtain the written consent from a tenant if taking photographs of the tenant’s belongings.
Ending a Tenancy   This section provides readers with information about abandoned premises, when the tenant moves out, giving the correct notice and the exit condition report. Some tenants think it’s just a matter of leaving the keys in the house and walking away. But beware, your chances of renting a property again in the future may be significantly reduced if you leave owing money, or you have damaged the property. You may also incur significant costs if the property is not left as you found it. Agents and owners also have rights and leaving a rental property in a state of disrepair can be a costly exercise.
When something goes wrong!   Perhaps you’re looking for information and advice about what happens when the tenant or lessor break the agreement, non-payment of rent, retaliatory eviction and other occurrences that may end the tenancy agreement. Sadly, many people go through divorce, separation, retrenchment, illness or injury and these things can lead to hardship, or reduce your ability to pay rent. Just remember, the person who owns the property you live in is not necessarily a millionaire! Most investors are mums and dads and employees just like you. They have bills to pay and mortgages to service, so they need the rent paid on time and for the property to be properly maintained and you have a legal and moral obligation too!
Forms for Tenants Here you can download all forms that relate to residential tenancies. Find all the facts and fact sheets on renting property in Queensland.
Residential Tenancies Fact Sheets Here you can download an array of Fact Sheets on Renting a Property in Queensland.
We strive to make our tenants lives enjoyable! Ultimately however, we are agents for our clients, the property owner. At all times decisions affecting the maintenance of rental property is that of the owner, not the Property Manager.Â
