As inevitable as death and taxes, in all rental properties some type of maintenance issue will arise from time to time. Just as you would take care of your own home, you need to ensure that your rental property is kept in good working order. This is not only financially beneficial, as it will ensure the value of your investment is upheld, it is also …
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Taking the time to check and investigate a new tenant application is extremely important. Not only does it help with matching the right tenant to your property, it helps us reach the decision on whether they can afford to rent a property, and reduces problematic tenants. How do we go about this at Fitzpatricks Real Estate? All applications require the right supporting documentation to demonstrate …
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What is quiet peace and enjoyment? Residential Tenancy Agreement states that tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment at the premises they are renting. This means, tenants have the right to live in the property without interruption by the landlord or landlords agent, ensuring the reasonable peace, comfort or privacy of the tenants at the property. Having said that, landlords and landlord agents have the right …
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The story in The Daily Advertiser this week, “Hellish tenants spark rental peril warning”, highlights the problem that most private landlords are not trained or skilled in residential tenancy law, nor know how to apply it, if their tenant stops paying rent or is damaging their property. At Fitzpatricks, our professional property management team know exactly how to approach this type of situation if it happens, and don’t shy away …
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The tenant’s music upstairs is too loud… the dog won’t stop barking… can we catch up on the rent next week?…when is the stove going to be fixed? We are living in a society where client and customer expectations are a priority. People want things fast and now. Following is a small extract from a popular statement – “I am your tenant” “I am sophisticated, …
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