As of today 27th August 2019 the RTA Amendment Bill Number 2 is now effectively law so what does this mean for landlords and tenants? Tenant Liability for damage If tenants damage a rental property as a result of careless behaviour, they will be liable for the cost of the damage up to a maximum […]
No one likes bad tenants, but they’re a fact of life for many landlords. We list the steps you’ll need to take once your tenants have moved out and how to prevent this from happening again. Yes, there is such a thing as bad tenants. They’re the ones who don’t pay the rent, damage […]
We discuss the viability of being a landlord now that the Healthy Homes Standards have been implemented. Is it worth it, or should you sell up and get out now? Come find out. It would be a fair comment that many are considering the viability of being a landlord since the introduction of the Healthy […]
If your tenant causes damage to your rental property, what can you do? We explain how to identify the type of damage which has occurred, how to recover any costs and what your next step should be. Broken windows, cigarette burns in the carpet or holes in the walls: if your tenant causes damage to […]
Do you have a demanding tenant who is asking things to be fixed which don’t need fixing? We share some tips on responding to and managing a challenging tenant; come and get the answers. I have a demanding tenant who keeps telling me to fix things which don’t need fixing. What rights do I […]
Has your tenant refused access to the inside of your rental property? We explain a landlord’s right of entry and the times when you can legally enter the property, and the times when your tenant can refuse access too. What can you do if your tenant has refused access? Can you use your own […]
Whether it’s only one payment or more, if your tenants didn’t pay the rent, acting quickly is the key. No landlord wants their tenant to be in arrears. With the extra work you need to do in chasing up the missing payments, through to the possibility of losing out financially, it isn’t something you […]
Just how many rental property inspections can you do per property, and how often can you do them? Do you need to give your tenant notice of an upcoming inspection? Can they refuse you access? We’ll cover these questions and more in this handy guide about rental property inspections. Importance of Rental Property Inspections […]
Bad news for unconsented garage conversions: renting unlawful premises has become much harder due to changes in the Residential Tenancies Act. If you’ve added a small kitchen and bathroom area into your garage to rent it out, stop. If a building is not consented for residential use, you can’t rent it out. This includes any […]
As a landlord, if you suspect or know of asbestos in a rental, do you know what your responsibilities are? Asbestos was a commonly used building material up to and including the 1980s. However, homes which were built or renovated before 2000 may also contain it. Asbestos is one of six natural silicate materials […]
