Tenants Advice: Info Sheets- All Tenants

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DURING THE Tenancy

3.1 Rent, Rent Increases and Rent Reductions Rules about rent increases, receipts and rent reductions.

3.2 Rent Arrears Breach notices, the steps in the recovery process, court processes and sample forms.

3.3 Privacy and Quiet Enjoyment (notice of entry requirements) Owners right of entry, reasonable notice, inspections, premises for sale, changing locks, noisy neighbours, noisy dogs.

3.4 Locks and Security Security of premises, losses and compensation related to security and changing locks..

3.5 Maintenance and Repairs Owners and tenants responsibilities, contracting out, actions that can be taken if owner fails to maintain the premises.

3.6 Altering or Adding to the Premises Limitations on alterations or renovations, owners consent and issues that arise upon vacating the property.

3.7 Vermin/Pest Control Responsibilities for pest control before and after moving in, taking further action if required.

3.8 When the Tenant is in Breach of the Agreement Breach notices – what they are and how to deal with them.

3.9 When the Owner is in Breach of the Agreement What to do if the owner breaches the tenancy agreement.

3.10 Requesting that the Owner Remedy a Breach of Agreement Writing a letter, sending a breach notice, getting a performance order (Magistrates Court) or work order (Local Government, Western Power, Alinta Gas).

3.11 The Duty to Mitigate Loss (Keeping Costs to a Minimum) Duties of both tenant and landlord to minimise loss when a variety of events occur.

3.12 Compensation for Loss Incurred due to a Breach by the Owner Examples of cases where compensation may be applicable and steps to take.

3.13 Writing a Letter to the Owner/Agent Tips and sample letters.

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