Before tenants move in
Before your tenants move in, there are things you must do to the property which comply with the Act and things you should do which are good business practices.
What you must do:
• Make certain the rental premises are vacant on the day and time at which it is agreed the tenant will move in.
• Ensure the property and contents are in a clean and habitable condition.
• Ensure the property has minimum levels of security in place.
• Ensure the condition of the property complies with all laws relating to buildings, health and safety, such as
residual current devices, smoke alarms and pool fences.
What you should do:
• Consider obtaining landlord’s insurance, which can cover lost rental income or rebuilding (refer to product
disclosure statements to check your coverage).
• Make sure carpets and windows are clean.
• Mow lawns, trim edges and make any garden beds neat and tidy. If the home and garden is in neat condition
when your tenants take possession, you stand a much better chance that they will keep it that way. It is the
landlord's responsibility to ensure the rental premises are safe to live in. Under common law, a landlord has a
duty of care to tenants as well as anyone the tenant invites into the property.
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RentCollect offers customers the opportunity to purchase Landlord Insurance via our website. Further information can be found on our Landlord Insurance page.