Blogs

A practical guide to tenancy disputes and tribunal VIC processes, covering Consumer Affairs Victoria, conciliation and VCAT for landlords.

What landlords in Victoria need to know when a renter breaks a lease early, including costs, mitigation duties and VCAT's role.

How bond claims VIC work for landlords: lodging with the RTBA, what you can claim for, and what happens if the renter disagrees.

How much bond you can charge in VIC, why the RTBA holds it, and how landlords should manage bonds correctly.

A practical guide to repairs and maintenance NSW landlords need: who's responsible, what counts as urgent, and how reimbursement works.

How often you can raise rent in NSW, notice periods, and fixed-term rules. Practical guide to rent increases NSW landlords need to know.

How to handle rent arrears NSW landlords face: notice periods, repayment plans and NCAT process, based on NSW Fair Trading guidance.

What NSW landlords need to know about pets NSW rental rules, consent, refusal grounds, damage and bonds. Practical guidance for self-managing