Why do properties remain vacant?
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
My property has been vacant for over 3 weeks now and I am told that we have a shortage of rentals in Brisbane. Why can’t my agent rent my property? Why do properties remain vacant?
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Can I sell my rental property?
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: I am considering selling my investment property, but I have a tenant on a lease until later this year. Am I allowed to sell my property while there is a tenant in it? Also, if I sell to an owner occupier and not to an investor, can I ask the tenant to move out?
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Repairs & Light Bulbs
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: I own some rental properties in Brisbane and when I renovate them, I generally put in halogen down or spot lights. My property manager has told me that it’s my responsibility to replace them if they’re too high or have a non-standard fitting. She says it’s a grey area. Can you clarify what the real situation is, as I’m getting annoyed at changing globes for tenants when it’s easy for them to do.
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Rental Bonds – Laminate
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: Is there a formula for Property Managers to calculate a compensation amount to charge a tenant for damage that can’t be repaired eg cut in laminate benchtop?
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Rent arrears
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: My tenant is behind in the rent all of a sudden. How do I get him to pay?
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Paying rent on time
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: What happens if the tenant doesn’t pay the rent on time?
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Rent Guarantee
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: Can you guarantee that the tenant will pay rent and won’t damage my property?
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Increasing Rent
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: My managing agent found a new tenant for my property and put them in on a 12 month lease. I have had 2 interest rate rises during the first six months they have been there so far, so I need to put the rent up to compensate. My agent says I am not allowed. Is this correct?
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Vertical Blinds
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: I’m thinking of installing vertical blinds in a new house in north Queensland, which will be tenanted. A managing agent said she thought there was a regulation against vertical blinds in Queensland because of the potential for small kids to harm themselves in the drawstrings. Do you know of such a regulation please?
A: It [...]
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Anti-Discrimination Legislation
Posted on 07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: Can I tell my agent that I do not want to rent to a certain race because I am afraid of the damage it will do to my kitchen because of the way that they cook?
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