Managing

Welcome to privatelandlords.com.au – a site dedicated to helping you become an expert on property management.
Whether you’re new to managing an investment property and need some advice, or you simply don’t have the time to be a full-time landlord, you’ll find all the tools and information you need here.
| Topic | Description |
|---|---|
| Rent collection | Are you compliant with the Residential Tenancies Act when receiving rent..... Continue reading... |
| Keeping proper records | Are you aware of your record keeping obligations..... Continue reading... |
| Strata Managed Properties | Do you own and manage a strata-titled rental property..... Continue reading... |
| Inspections | Conducting regular and thorough inspections is a vital part of monitoring..... Continue reading... |
| Arrears Management | Tenants who fall behind in their rental payments can create great stress for Landlords. Following the..... Continue reading... |
| Complaint Handling | Having a sound relationship with your tenant right from the start of the tenancy..... Continue reading... |
| Breach Notices | There are certain steps that you must take when issuing a breach notice..... Continue reading... |
| Eviction Procedures | Courts are very specific and strict when dealing with evictions. Following incorrect ..... Continue reading... |
| Going to Court | Landlords are required to represent themselves in residential tenancy..... Continue reading... |
| Using a Bailiff | It is unlawful to force a tenant out of a property without a Court Order, and..... Continue reading... |
| Fines for non-compliance with Residential Tenancies Act | Often described as a ‘legislative mine-field’, the Residential Tenancies Act ..... Continue reading... |
| Rent reviews and increases | Are you missing out on increased rental returns? Too many Landlords avoid ..... Continue reading... |
| Owner's right of entry | Landlords have a legal right to enter their own property. but do you know when..... Continue reading... |
| Locks and security | When can you change locks – and when can’t you? Get it wrong and you risk..... Continue reading... |
| Depreciation Schedules | Congratulations! You own an investment property. Receiving rent is only one part..... Continue reading... |
| Owner's Obligations | You have been managing your property for a while and “all is good”.but..... Continue reading... |
| Residual Current Devices (RCD's) | Government reports indicate that around 80% of the people who died from being..... Continue reading... |
| Glass Standards | In September 2010, a NSW Court awarded more than $840,000 in damages to ..... Continue reading... |
| Tenant's Rights | Don’t risk inadvertently violating the rights of your tenant. As information..... Continue reading... |
| Lease renewal | Following our Lease Renewal Procedure can saving you time and make you..... Continue reading... |
| Pest control | Pests and vermin can create enormous headaches for Landlords and tenants..... Continue reading... |
| Taxation related information | Each year, the ATO introduces a multitude of rental property-related changes ..... Continue reading... |
| Notice to vacate | How should your tenant inform you that they will be vacating..... Continue reading... |
| Lease-Break situations | How should your tenant inform you that they will be vacating, if they are ..... Continue reading... |
| Maintenance | Routine maintenance is an opportunity for Landlords to preserve and increase ..... Continue reading... |




