Consumer Protection

6 September 2017

It's time to get it right

Do you understand the lessor's rights and obligations regarding a final property inspection? Does the tenant need to be present? What does the final property condition report need to contain? If you want to avoid disputes and potentially save time and money, read on.

The lessor is entitled to have the property returned in a clean and undamaged condition at the end of a tenancy. However, remember the tenant is not responsible for ‘fair wear and tear’.

It's time to get it right

Do you understand your rights and obligations regarding a final property inspection? Does the tenant need to be present? What does the final property condition report need to contain? If you want to avoid disputes and potentially save time and money, read on.

You are entitled to have your property returned to you in a clean and undamaged condition at the end of a tenancy. However, remember your tenant is not responsible for ‘fair wear and tear’.

Eastern states criminals target Perth landlords 

South-East Asian crime gangs, based in the eastern states, are renting Perth homes and turning them into indoor cannabis farms – dozens of homes have been converted into grow houses so far this year.

Fake IDs, fake references – real property damage and lost rental

The gangs often target Asian private landlords. They build trust by playing on a shared culture and use false identification and references to pose as a family with a young child.  In reality the only ‘family’ is one with criminal intent.

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Consumer Protection receives many enquiries from tenants about the presence of mould in their rental properties.  The tenants are often concerned about the impact of the mould on their health, and the failure of the agency to remedy the problem. 

As you would be aware, mould is a fungal growth that thrives on moisture.  It can grow in homes during the wetter months when conditions are damp, dark and poorly ventilated.  Mould can grow in bathrooms, kitchens, cluttered storage areas, wall and roof spaces and behind furniture.

Consumer Protection receives many enquiries from tenants about the presence of mould in their rental properties.  The tenants are often concerned about the impact of the mould on their health, and the failure of the agency to remedy the problem. 

As you would be aware, mould is a fungal growth that thrives on moisture.  It can grow in homes during the wetter months when conditions are damp, dark and poorly ventilated.  Mould can grow in bathrooms, kitchens, cluttered storage areas, wall and roof spaces and behind furniture.

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The information you are seeking may be available via the department's online licence and registration search. 

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Who can apply for an exemption

You may be eligible to apply for an exemption from compliance with the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 under section 31(1), if you fit one of the following categories: