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A WA property manager suspects a tenant is using the residential premises to operate an unlawful business. What is the correct course of action?

Correct Answer

B) Issue a breach notice requiring the tenant to remedy the breach, and if not remedied, apply to the court for termination

Using residential premises for unlawful purposes is a breach of the tenancy agreement and the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA). The property manager should issue a formal breach notice to the tenant. If the breach is not remedied, the landlord can apply to the Magistrates Court for termination of the tenancy. The matter may also be reported to police if criminal activity is suspected.

Answer Options
A
Immediately evict the tenant without notice
B
Issue a breach notice requiring the tenant to remedy the breach, and if not remedied, apply to the court for termination
C
Ignore the situation as it is a police matter only
D
Increase the rent to commercial rates

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