Property Management

A tenant in Queensland requests urgent repairs for a burst water pipe. Under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008, the property manager must:

A residential property in Queensland has a swimming pool. Under pool safety legislation, the property manager must ensure:

In Queensland, all rental bonds must be lodged with:

Under Queensland law, a property manager must lodge a tenant's rental bond with the RTA within:

Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1995 (SA), what protection does a tenant have against a termination given in retaliation?

In SA, what is the landlord's obligation regarding urgent repairs to a rental property?

A tenant in SA abandons the property mid-lease without notice, leaving personal belongings behind. What process must the landlord follow?

In SA, what is the process for a landlord to apply to SACAT for possession of a property when the tenant is in serious breach of the tenancy agreement?

Under SA law, what are a property manager's obligations regarding the handling of tenant maintenance requests?

What is the role of the SA Civil and Administrative Tribunal (SACAT) in tenancy disputes?

Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), what is the maximum bond a landlord can require for a residential property where the weekly rent is $900 or less?

An owners corporation in Victoria under the Owners Corporations Act 2006 has a common fund levy that a lot owner has not paid for over two years. What enforcement mechanism is available to the owners corporation?

A tenant in Victoria requests urgent repairs for a burst water pipe. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, what is the landlord's obligation?

A Victorian landlord wishes to increase the rent on a periodic tenancy. Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997, how much written notice must the landlord provide?

Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), which of the following minimum standards must a rental property meet before being offered for lease?

Where must a residential tenancy bond be lodged in South Australia?

In SA, what is the maximum bond (security deposit) a landlord can require for a residential tenancy?

Which Act primarily governs residential tenancy agreements in South Australia?

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

In WA, what property condition reporting obligation does a property manager have at the start of a tenancy?

A NSW landlord is selling a tenanted house and the agent wants to show it to prospective buyers. What notice and frequency rules apply to these inspections?

Who is responsible for lodging the rental bond with the relevant state authority after it has been collected from the tenant?

A tenant vacates a property leaving $800 in unpaid water charges and $300 in cleaning costs. The bond held is $2000. What is the correct procedure for bond disbursement?

In NSW, how long does a landlord have to lodge a rental bond with NSW Fair Trading after receiving it from the tenant?

What is the maximum bond amount that can be charged for a residential tenancy in NSW?

A tenant has vacated a property leaving significant damage beyond normal wear and tear. The estimated repair cost is $3,500, but the bond held is only $2,000. What is the most appropriate course of action for the property manager?

A tenant in Victoria has paid a bond of $2,000. Where must this bond be lodged and within what timeframe?

A tenant has vacated leaving serious pet stains on the carpet that were not disclosed during the tenancy. The carpet was 3 years old when the tenancy began and is now 5 years old. How should the bond claim be calculated?

Under most Australian residential tenancy laws, what is the usual maximum bond for a home let at an ordinary weekly rent?

A property manager in South Australia receives a bond claim dispute where the landlord claims $800 for carpet cleaning and $1,200 for repainting from a $2,000 bond. The tenant disputes both claims, arguing normal wear and tear. What is the most appropriate initial action?

A property manager discovers that bond money was incorrectly lodged with the rental bond authority 3 months ago - $200 less than the actual bond paid by the tenant. What is the most appropriate course of action?

A dispute arises over bond refund where the landlord claims $800 for carpet cleaning and $1,200 for repainting due to 'normal wear and tear' after a 3-year tenancy. Under residential tenancy principles, what is the most likely outcome?

At the end of a NSW tenancy, the agent lodges a claim on part of the bond for repairing damage. The tenant has not agreed to the claim. What must the agent give the tenant, and when?

What is the primary purpose of a condition report in residential tenancy management?

Which document is essential for both landlords and tenants to complete before the commencement of a tenancy to record the property's condition?

Who is responsible for completing the ingoing condition report in a residential tenancy?

When completing a condition report, what is the most important principle a property manager should follow?

In NSW, if a tenant disagrees with the condition report provided by the landlord, what action should they take?

If a tenant fails to return a signed condition report within the required timeframe, what is the legal implication?

When must a property manager provide a tenant with a condition report for a new tenancy?

The same two tenants renew their NSW lease for another 12 months. Six months later, a third person moves in as a new co-tenant. How many new condition reports are required?

A NSW agency plans to charge successful rental applicants a fee to cover tenant background and database checks and preparing the lease. Can it do so?

A managing agent collects rent throughout March for a landlord who has given no special payment instructions. When must the agent pay the landlord?

A NSW house being leased has a shared driveway, and the neighbour has a registered right of way to drive across it. The property manager plans to say nothing unless asked. What must the manager do?

A tenant has a 12-month fixed-term lease in NSW. With 80 days left, the landlord gives a valid 90-day notice on the proposed sale ground. The tenant finds another home and wants to leave in three weeks. What is her position?

To sort out serious applicants, a NSW property manager asks everyone applying for a unit to pay a holding fee of one week's rent with their application. Is this permitted?

In NSW, what is the minimum notice period a landlord must give before entering a rental property for a routine inspection?

Who is responsible for paying water usage charges in a standard residential tenancy in NSW?

A property manager discovers that a rental property has been operating without a valid smoke alarm system for three months. What are the potential legal implications?

In Victoria, what is the minimum notice period a landlord must give for a routine property inspection?

Under Queensland's Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act, what is the maximum frequency for routine property inspections?

A property manager discovers that a rental property's smoke alarms were not compliant with current legislation during a routine inspection. The tenant has been in the property for 18 months. Who bears the legal responsibility and liability for this non-compliance?

A property manager discovers that a rental property's smoke alarm compliance certificate has expired during an existing tenancy. What is the most legally compliant course of action?

A property manager in South Australia discovers that a rental property's smoke alarm system does not comply with current legislative requirements. The landlord refuses to upgrade the system citing cost concerns. What is the property manager's primary legal obligation?

A property manager has found a tenant for a new landlord client in NSW. Before the residential tenancy agreement is signed, what must the managing agent ensure regarding the landlord information statement?

At a routine inspection, a Victorian property manager finds the renter has removed the built-in wardrobes and fitted open shelving without the rental provider's consent. What should the property manager do first?

In Queensland, if a fixed-term lease expires and the tenant remains in the property with the landlord's consent but no new lease is signed, what type of tenancy is created?

A tenant in Victoria wants to install a dishwasher that requires minor plumbing modifications. What should the property manager advise?

Under NSW tenancy law, which of the following lease terms would be considered invalid and unenforceable?

A property manager receives a rental application with a holding deposit. If the application is successful but the applicant withdraws before signing the lease, what typically happens to the holding deposit?

A property manager receives a complaint from neighbors about excessive noise from a rental property during a tenant's party at 2 AM on a Saturday night. The lease contains a clause prohibiting activities that disturb neighbors. What is the most legally sound approach under residential tenancy legislation?

A property manager discovers that a tenant has installed a dishwasher without permission, causing minor damage to kitchen cabinetry. The lease prohibits alterations without consent. What is the most appropriate course of action under residential tenancy law?

In Victoria, a fixed-term lease expires and the tenant remains in the property with the landlord's consent but no new agreement is signed. What type of tenancy is created?

In NSW, what is the minimum notice period a landlord must give a tenant for a rent increase during a periodic tenancy?

A property manager receives a complaint that a tenant is operating a commercial dog grooming business from a residential property in breach of the lease. The local council confirms this violates zoning laws. What is the most legally sound approach?

A landlord in South Australia wants to increase rent during a fixed-term lease that contains no rent review clause. Under what circumstances is this possible?

A fixed-term lease in NSW expires and the tenant continues to pay rent which the landlord accepts. What type of tenancy arrangement now exists?

A property manager discovers that a tenant has installed a garden shed without permission. Under most residential tenancy laws, this modification would be considered:

A fixed-term lease in Western Australia is due to expire in 30 days. Neither the landlord nor tenant has given notice to terminate. What happens to the tenancy?

A property manager in Western Australia receives a complaint from neighbors about a tenant's dog barking excessively at night. The lease agreement has a 'no pets' clause, but the tenant claims the dog is a registered assistance animal. How should this situation be handled?

In Western Australia, a landlord wants to increase rent for a periodic tenancy. What is the minimum notice period required and how frequently can rent increases occur?

A fixed-term lease expires and the tenant continues to pay rent which the landlord accepts. What type of tenancy has been created?

A lease agreement contains a clause requiring the tenant to pay for professional carpet cleaning at the end of the tenancy, regardless of the carpet's condition. What is the likely status of this clause?

A property manager discovers that a tenant has installed a satellite dish without permission. The lease prohibits modifications without consent. What is the most appropriate first step under Australian tenancy law?

A property manager discovers that a residential tenancy agreement contains a clause stating 'tenant waives all rights to dispute bond deductions.' What is the legal status of this clause?

A property manager receives an urgent repair request for a gas leak on a Friday evening. The tenant has vacated temporarily for safety. What is the property manager's primary legal obligation in this scenario?

A tenant in Queensland reports that the hot water system has completely failed. As the property manager, what is your primary obligation?

Under Victorian residential tenancy law, which of the following is NOT considered an urgent repair?

A renter in Victoria reported a failed hot water system 3 days ago, and the rental provider has not arranged a repair. What can the renter do under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic)?

A tenant reports a blocked drain in the kitchen sink. Who is generally responsible for this repair under Australian tenancy law?

Which of the following repairs is typically considered the tenant's responsibility under Australian residential tenancy laws?

A tenant reports a broken hot water system on Monday morning. Under most Residential Tenancies Acts, this would be classified as what type of repair?

Which of the following is typically considered an urgent repair that a landlord must address immediately under Australian tenancy legislation?

A tenant reports a broken hot water system on Monday morning. What is the property manager's primary obligation under Australian tenancy law?

A property manager receives a maintenance request for a broken air conditioner during summer. The repair will cost $800 and the property manager has a maintenance authority limit of $500. What should they do?

A property manager receives a maintenance request for a broken air conditioning unit during summer. The repair will take 5 days to complete. What is the most appropriate action?

A property manager receives a maintenance request from a tenant about a broken hot water system. What is the most appropriate timeframe for addressing this issue under residential tenancy legislation?

A NSW tenant's rent has been unpaid for 16 days, and the agent gives a 14-day non-payment termination notice. Before the termination date, the tenant pays all the arrears. What is the effect?

A NSW tenant has asked in writing three times for a broken kitchen cupboard to be fixed, without response. She tells the property manager she will stop paying rent until it is repaired. What is the correct advice?

A tenant in a NSW apartment with no yard applies to keep an indoor cat that will use a litter box. The landlord refuses because there is not enough open space for the cat to go to the toilet. Is this a valid reason?

A landlord lives in a townhouse next door to the NSW townhouse she rents out. She refuses a tenant's application for a dog, citing only that she lives in the rental home. Is the refusal valid?

A NSW tenant gives the property manager a completed pet application form for a small dog. The landlord is travelling and nobody responds for 25 days. What is the result?

A NSW landlord ended a tenancy on the ground that her son would move in for at least 6 months. Three months after the termination date, her son takes a job overseas and she asks the agent to find a new tenant straight away. What should the agent advise?

A popular Bondi apartment receives 40 applications at the advertised rent. The property manager emails the shortlisted applicants inviting them to say how much more they would pay per week. How does NSW law treat this?

A NSW landlord increased the rent five months ago. The same tenants, who have stayed in the property, now sign a new 12-month fixed-term lease with the same landlord, and the landlord wants a higher rent from the start of the new lease. What applies?

A NSW periodic tenancy started on 1 March 2026 and the rent has never been increased. The landlord wants a rent increase to take effect from 1 December 2026 and will give 60 days' written notice. Can the increase take effect then?

A NSW agency tells all new tenants they must pay rent through a particular third-party app that charges a convenience fee on each payment. Is this compliant?

A leasing agent asks every rental applicant to pay a small fee to cover a background and credit check. Which NSW law does this breach?

A tenant in Queensland wants to build a raised garden bed fixed into the ground in the backyard of their rental property. Under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 (Qld), what must they do?

A tenant has abandoned the property mid-lease without notice, leaving personal belongings behind. What is the correct procedure for the property manager?

What is the minimum notice period a landlord must give a tenant to enter the property for a routine inspection in most Australian states?

A fixed-term lease in Queensland is due to expire in 30 days. The landlord wants to increase rent by 15% and the tenant wants to renew. The property manager checks comparable rentals and finds the increase is justified by market conditions. What is the minimum notice period required for the rent increase?

In Western Australia, a landlord wishes to terminate a periodic tenancy without grounds. What is the minimum notice period required under current legislation?

A residential tenancy agreement in Western Australia contains a clause stating 'no pets allowed.' The tenant later acquires a certified assistance animal. What is the legal position?

Under the Residential Tenancies Act, which document must be provided to tenants before they sign a lease agreement?

In Victoria, if a tenant fails to pay rent on time, what is the minimum notice period before a landlord can apply to VCAT for possession of the property?

A NSW agency manages a beach house as short-term holiday accommodation for stays of one or two weeks. A guest pays a booking deposit to the agency. How must the agency treat this money?

In September 2026, a NSW landlord tells the agent to end a tenant's 12-month fixed-term lease at its expiry because he would simply prefer new tenants. The tenant has not breached the lease. What should the agent advise?

A landlord wants to sell a house that is let under a periodic tenancy and needs vacant possession for the marketing campaign. No contract has been signed yet. What must the termination notice include to comply?

On a Saturday night a water service bursts in a NSW rental. The tenant cannot reach the agent or landlord, so she calls a licensed plumber and pays $650 (invented). As at September 2026, what is she entitled to?