4 December 2018
At the start and end of every tenancy your landlord or property manager will provide you with a property condition report (PCR). If you don’t watch out, it might cost you your bond or even more money besides
PCRs are important as they confirm the property’s condition at the start of your tenancy, and can help with possible disputes about damage when you move out.
4 December 2018
Agents and property managers must use specific forms to notify tenants of their intention to enter the property.
If you use property management software to make arrangements with tenants and issue notices, check the software is set up with the correct forms and information.
Form 19 Notice of proposed entry to premises must be used to give written notice if you intend to enter the premises for one of the following reasons:
Landlords must use specific forms to notify tenants of their intention to enter the property.
Form 19 Notice of proposed entry to premises must be used to give written notice if you intend to enter the premises for one of the following reasons:
With less than two months remaining for the 2018 calendar year, Consumer Protection reminds you to check your Compulsory Professional Development (CPD) points tally.
An audit carried out at the end of September 2018 found that:
Consumer Protection is sending this important information on behalf of Landgate.
Regulations requiring the electronic lodgement of eligible land registry documents came into effect on 1 May 2018, with an exemption granted until 1 December 2018.
From 1 December 2018 the following further classes of registry documents must be lodged electronically:
This is a series of posters designed to help Aboriginal communities identify and avoid scams.
8 November 2018
Do you want accurate and reliable information about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant?
Consumer Protection can help you understand tenancy laws and how they apply to you.
Don’t rely on advice from Facebook comments or random Google searches.
National consultation on consumer issues impacting Indigenous people
Status: Closed, 4 December 2018
The National Indigenous Consumer Strategy (NICS) reference group is seeking to better understand consumer protection issues affecting Indigenous people in Australia. The survey covers key priority areas of the 2017–2019 NICS action plan:
6 November 2018
Last issue, we looked at how you could minimise disputes through disclosure of information to prospective residents via the pre-contract disclosure statement. Catch up on the last issue if you missed it. In this issue, we'll continue on this topic, providing further details and tips.
7 November 2018
Consumer Protection reminds all property managers and real estate agents to follow the strict rules that apply to the handling of trust account funds following recent disciplinary actions taken by the Perth Magistrates Court and the State Administrative Tribunal (SAT).
