Tenants Advice: Info Sheets- All Tenants

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General Information
1.1 Glossary
Provides definitions of important terms
1.2 Some Tips for Giving Tenancy Advice
Covers the questions that need to be considered before providing advice to others.
1.3 The Residential Tenancies Act
Explains who is and is not covered, where to find the Act and how disputes can be dealt with.
1.4 Homeswest Tenants
Outlines the differences and similarities between renting a property from Homeswest to renting from a private landlord.
1.5 Real Estate Agents and Property Managers
Outlines the role of property managers, and rules that govern how they must operate.
1.6 Financial Assistance for Tenants
Identifies a number of sources of financial assistance that may be applicable to tenants.
1.7 Penalties/Fines for Breaching the Residential Tenancies Act
Outlines penalties and fines for breaches of the Act by tenants and landlords.
1.8 Discrimination
General and tenancy specific Information on discrimination, including complaint mechanisms
1.9 Boarders and Lodgers
Assists in defining boarders and lodgers.
1.10 Shared Tenancies
Explores the differing share tenancy arrangements and the legal status of the parties.
1.11 Tenant Databases
Explains what tenant databases there are, how to find out if you are on one, how to correct false entries and how to make complaints.
1.11 Tenant Databases - Update (Feb 2006)
Lists Australian tenant database companies, their contact details, information held, how to find out if you are listed, and how to dispute a listing.
1.12 Community Contacts
List agencies throughout WA that can assist tenants.

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