As property managers, we have a duty of care to our landlords, tenants, potential landlords and potential tenants to ensure that pools at rental properties adhere to the regulations. In Victoria, the design, construction and installation of swimming pools, spas and their safety barriers are subject to strict building requirements under Building Regulations 2018. Home-owners […]
Are you unsure about what your property manager does for you as a landlord? Or are there things you think they should be doing that they’re not? Here’s a guide to the responsibilities of a property manager, what tasks they should carry out and what they have the ability to do within the law. Check […]
(The below information and advice is general in nature and is in line with the current legislation as at 08/01/2018) There are lots of myths about what is covered by a builder’s warranty, what the acceptable standard of workmanship is and how long the warranty should last under the law. Warranties are covered by the Domestic […]
(The below information and advice is general in nature and is in line with the current legislation as at 18/10/2017) An owner’s corporation (formerly body corporate) manages the common/shared sections of a property. They are governed by the legislation set out in the Owner’s Corporation Act 2006 and the Owners Corporation Regulations 2007. It’s often […]
The new legislation for residential tenancies proposed by the Andrews government recently is a hot topic of conversation among tenants, landlords and real estate agents alike. But what do we really know? The information given so far about the reforms is vague and gives only a limited insight. What is being proposed? There are a […]