Landlord Obligations
For landlords, it’s crucial to possess a clear understanding of their legal duties. The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 delineates the rights and obligations of both tenants and property managers/owners in residential rental situations, encompassing caravan parks and rooming accommodations, within Queensland. It provides guidance on addressing tenancy-related issues and outlines the steps to take in the event of Act violations.
185 Lessor’s obligations generally:
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The premises are moveable dwelling premises consisting only of the site for the dwelling.
The tenancy is a long tenancy (moveable dwelling).
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The premises and inclusions are clean.
The premises are fit for the tenant to live in.
The premises and inclusions are in good repair.
The lessor is not in breach of a law dealing with issues about the health or safety of persons using or entering the premises.
The premises and inclusions otherwise comply with any prescribed minimum housing standards applying to the premises or inclusions.
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Must maintain the premises in a way that the premises remain fit for the tenant to live in.
Must maintain the premises and inclusions in good repair.
The premises and inclusions are in good repair.
Must ensure any law dealing with issues about the health or safety of persons using or entering the premises is complied with.
If the premises include a common area—must keep the area clean.
Must ensure the premises and inclusions otherwise comply with any prescribed minimum housing standards applying to the premises or inclusions.
Knowing the rights and obligations of all parties to a residential tenancy agreement can assist in ensuring the whole process is more fluent and seamless and all parties can come to a quick resolution when issues do arise.
If you would like further information on any of the above, please let us know and we would be more than happy to assist you.
