Before deciding to rent a property there are a few rules and regulations that you need to take into consideration. A Residential Tenancy Agreement or ‘lease’ will be drawn up and is the legal contract that both you and your landlord must abide by.

A lease should include information such as;

• Location of the property
• Total rent
• Amount of the bond
• Commencement and end date of your tenancy
• The landlords’ name
• Lease/tenancy agreements differ between states, so please make sure you have the documentation from your appropriate state.

Tip! Never sign a blank form, if you do not understand something, then contact the correct establishments and ask for advice.

Know your responsibilities when renting

When renting, little problems can turn into big problems if you are not aware of who is responsible for taking care of the issues that may arise.

As a tenant you are obliged to do the following:

• Keep the property clean
• Not cause damage to the premises
• Inform the landlord asap if any damage is done
• Ask for the landlords permission to install fixtures or make alterations, renovations etc
• Avoid causing a nuisance to the landlord or neighbours
• Do not participate in anything illegal on the property

The landlord is obliged to:

• Keep the premises in good repair
• Ensure the security of the property by making sure all doors have locks and windows are secure
• Immediately provide the tenant with a key after changing any locks
• Avoid disturbing the tenant unnecessarily
• Once you have signed a lease / tenancy agreement and paid a bond you should be provided with a Condition Report. This report records the condition of the property. Check this report carefully and immediately discuss any issues you may have with the landlord.

Tip! Photographs are a great way to record the condition of the property when you first move in. Keep these in case the landlord objects about returning your bond at the end of your tenancy.
 

If you would like to apply for one of our rental properties you must complete a Tenancy Application Form and supply a minimum of 100 points of identification, (please see page 2 of the application form)

Please note: A Tenancy Application Form can only be submitted to our office once the property has been viewed.

As per the Terms and Conditions of renting a property through Ken Guy Real Estate Mooloolaba a Maintenance/Repair Request Form must be completed and submitted to our office when maintenance/repairs are required. To enable your repair to attended to efficiently please complete the form in full and supply as much information as possible as to the maintenance/repairs being reported.
If you repair is urgent please contact our office as soon as possible on 5444 7555 or 1800 025 713. Emergency repairs are works needed to repair any of the following:

• Burst water service,
• Blocked or broken lavatory system,
• Serious roof leak,
• Gas leak;
• Dangerous electrical fault;
• Flooding or serious flood damage;
• Serious storm, fire or impact damage;
• A failure or breakdown of the gas, electrical or water supply to the premises
• A failure or breakdown of an essential service or appliance on the premises for hot water, cooking or heating;
• A fault or damage likely to injure a person, damage property or unduly inconvenience a resident of the premises;
• A serious fault in a staircase, lift or other common area of the premises that unduly inconvenience a resident in gaining access to, or using, the premises.

Routine repairs are repairs other than emergency repairs.

If you intend to vacate your leased premises you are required to complete a Form 13 Notice of Intention to Vacate Form and submit to our office.

Please note that a minimum of fourteen (14) days notice is required.

If you are unsure how to complete the forms or have any questions please contact us.