Tenancy Breaches                            rentagain index               Click to begin a Tribunal Application Breaches cause:-   ●  Growing debts   ●  Extra administration time & costs   ●  Diminishing respect between parties    ●  Damaged reputations   ●  Upset neighbours   ●  Loss of capital values   ●  Rental business failures   ●  Homeless renters Renters breaches usually include:-   ●  Rent arrears   ●  Property damage   ●  Failure to clean and care for property   ●  Unsightly or hazardous storage of stuff   ●  Upsetting neighbours   ●  Unauthorised occupants   ●  Smoke detectors not working Providers breaches usually include failure to:-   ●  Respect renters' privacy   ●  Provide required rental accommodation standards   ●  Keep accurate rent records   ●  Pass bonds to Tenancy Services   ●  Unreasonably fail to release bonds When breaches occur:-  Renters and owners should promptly:-  ●  Discuss the issue  ●  The offended party delivers a "14 day Breach letter"  ●  Owners may include a Breach information brochure*  ●  Owners may use an " 14 day Rent arrears letter"            14 day breach letters enable tribunal legal enforcement       Owners can always make an Inspection if communications fail:-   If renters' breaches are not fixed after 14 days    Owners apply for a tribunal ruling    Tribunals usually terminate tenancies when:-    ●  Rents are more than 3 weeks in arrears    ●  Breaches are not remedied within 14 days of notification    ●  Violence is threatened    ●  Three "14 day letters" are sent in any 90 day period  How Owners can reduce renters' breaches:-   ●  Respond quickly when breach issues appear   ●  Choose rental partners carefully more>   ●  Before leasing, take photographs & meth tests   ●  Ensure neighbours can contact owners   ●  Check rent payments weekly   ●  Maintain quality rent records   ●  Make regular inspections   ●  Be respectful and friendly   ●  Diary important communications and activities   ●  Know and comply with Residential Tenancy Laws   ●  Keep repairs and maintenance up to date   ●  Fix maintenance issues quickly when renters report them   *************************************************  If owners' breaches are not fixed after 14 days    Renters can apply for a tribunal hearing    Tribunals usually set fines for owners:- How Renters can help avoid owners' breaches ●  Advise owners of concerns or maintenance needs quickly ●  Stay friendly and polite ●  Seek advice from tenancy services before acting.  rentagain index Top