Landlord chart 5 – When the Court orders termination of perpetrator tenant’s interest in a lease on grounds of family and domestic violence

When the Court orders termination of perpetrator tenant’s interest in a lease on grounds of family and domestic violence

Landlords and property managers can use this flowchart to assist with assist with managing notifications and date counting when the Court orders a perpetrator tenant to leave due to family and domestic violence circumstances.

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Review of the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 2019

The Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act 1970 (DUG Act) is being reviewed to examine the processes for disposing of uncollected goods

Status: CLOSED, closed 31 October 2019.

Background

The purpose of this review is to update the DUG Act’s provisions, which are outdated and do not take into account major advances in technology and communications, and reduce the regulatory burden placed on receivers of goods while maintaining appropriate levels of protection for owners of goods.

Family and domestic violence preparedness & HBAA - Real estate industry bulletin 199

20 June 2019

Family and domestic violence preparedness

Preparation is key to properly handling a tenancy situation impacted by family and domestic violence (FDV). Since the FDV changes to residential tenancy legislation came into effect, our officers have visited a few agencies to review their policies regarding family violence situations. 

Read on for some important clarifications and best practices to ensure your agency is prepared. If you met with one of our officers, this information will be a great review.

Direct Debit Request (DDR) Service Agreement

This is the Direct Debit Request (DDR) Service Agreement with the Bond Administrator, (Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety) APCA ID 067 469.

It explains what a User’s obligations are when undertaking a direct debit arrangement with us. It also details what our obligations are to a User as the direct debit provider.

It forms part of the terms and conditions of your Direct Debit Request (DDR)