23 June 2023
Mould or dampness can pose a serious health risk, as well as cause structural damage to your rental property. The risk of mould increases during wet or humid weather, and after major storms, but there are ways to stop mould from developing in your investment property.
9 June 2023
Consumer Protection has reveiwed the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) to identify changes that adapt to the tenancy market.
Although the review is ongoing, changes will occur in stages.
8 June 2023
Consumer Protection has reviewed the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) to identify changes that adapt to the tenancy market.
Changes recommended by this review will occur in stages.
8 June 2023
Consumer Protection has reviewed the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA) to identify changes that adapt to the tenancy market.
Changes arising out of this review will occur in stages.
8 June 2023
We wish to formally introduce our newest dispute resolution service, Conciliation Light Touch.
Using Conciliation Light Touch, dealers and repairers are made aware of a consumer concern and given the opportunity fix the issue to avoid formal processes, such as Consumer Protection’s conciliation service or legal action in court.
31 May 2023
WA ScamNet has received reports of a scam that has successfully targeted one Western Australian real estate agent and two settlement agents.
31 May 2023
WA ScamNet has received reports of a scam that has successfully targeted one Western Australian real estate agent and two settlement agents.
Button batteries can be a deadly hazard. If swallowed, button batteries can cause internal burns, severe bleeding and even death.
11 May 2023
Tenants wanting to end a fixed-term tenancy agreement before the end date (breaking lease) should find it easier in the current tight rental market as it will generally be easier for the lessor to find new tenants. If you want to break lease, you need to be aware you are breaking a contract and will possibly need to pay reasonable costs.
11 May 2023
Although a tenancy agreement is a binding contract, a tenant’s circumstances can change during the term of a fixed-term tenancy agreement and this can cause them to need to break the lease.
A tenant breaking their lease can be experiencing a lot of stress, which can include a need to relocate at short notice for work or a change in financial circumstances.
Property managers play an important part in making sure the lessor and tenant each meet their responsibilities in this situation.
