“MY TENANT IS A NIGHTMARE”!
@ MY WIT’S END!
IS IT A LEGACY OF TENANTS AND LANDLORDS WHO HAVEN’T TAKEN THE TIME TO RESEARCH THEIR CONTRACTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES?
Information related to rental law is freely available, to both landlords and tenants. Best experienced advice is to do a little homework before investing in a 12-month legal commitment.
Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, research on reputable websites for information is important.
A quick read on google sites related to your questions will answer most concerns.
Local social media sites are also an important source of information, mostly all local communities have groups that have day-to-day news on local events.
Once you have an idea of the area and price range, as a tenant, or a plan as a landlord to let your property, you need to investigate the basic rules that govern the industry.
Next, you will visit the property and meet the agent or landlord, it’s very important at this time to establish the responsibilities of all parties involved before signing a legal agreement.
All aspects of a lease agreement are naturally and legally open to negotiation, it depends on where the pressure is more prevalent. Either the landlord or tenant may be under some financial, social, or work-incidental stress, on some level.
Once you have met with the landlord or managing agent you will have an idea of how the relationship will work out going forward.
Take some time if possible to get to know your tenant or landlord/agent, before committing to a legal agreement, similar to a short-term marriage. You are both committed, by law, to a legally binding agreement.
Nic Campher
Rental Rage Relief
084 744 0144
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