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The rules for carrying out inspections are outlined in the RTA, so the landlord must comply with these.

It is always a good idea to talk to your tenants and discuss what you plan on doing and why.

The Residential Tenancies Act requires tenants to keep the premises 'reasonably' clean and tidy.

When it comes to smoke alarms, we are often asked if it is enough to have a record that the landlord tested the fire alarm or if they should get a professional company to provide certification that the property is compliant.

There is nothing in the legislation that requires you to have a certain number of routine property inspections.

Nothing in the Residential Tenancies Act actually requires signatures on inspection reports. But it is a standard practice for landlords and tenants to do so.

Nothing in the Residential Tenancies Act gives a clear definition of "fair wear and tear". Although there is no official list of what's included in "normal" wear and tear and what would classify as unreasonable damage, we thought to create some basic guidelines for both landlords and tenants to help you make the distinction.

We would reccomend for the initial inspection to be scheduled on moving day or just before.

As we move away from the alert level system, the COVID-19 Protection Framework is setting in. So what restrictions apply to different traffic light settings, and what do they mean to landlords and tenants?

We've put together the most commonly asked questions we receive about managing tenancies during the Lockdown.

The Health Act Order was signed off, and the Government released the official guidelines that the realestate industry needs to follow during Alert Level 2.

The Government has announced some clarification about Level 3 restrictions. Here is what you need to know about conducting inspections and addressing maintenance issues.

Landlords should prepare for a country-wide lockdown starting this week and consider how the COVID-19 crisis might change your obligations as a landlord.

Whether your property manager is not looking after your investment the way you expected them to, or you can no longer justify paying high fees, becoming a self-managing landlord can be a great move.

Renters United have recently proposed 36 law changes to fix “broken” rental system. What’s in it for you?

Your first property inspection is the most important one that you conduct. As such, it should be thorough and well documented.

Your tenants are moving out, and it’s time to assess how they left the property before you agree to refund the bond. As tenants are expected to keep a property reasonably clean beyond any normal wear and tear, your final inspection should take place after your tenant has cleaned inside and out, and has moved all of their belongings out of the home.

Congratulations, you’ve found the perfect tenant for your rental property and they’ve started to settle in! Now it’s time to conduct the first routine property inspection.

As a landlord you have the right to access your rental property at certain times with proper notice and after permission has been granted by your tenant. These rules help to ensure that your tenants are receiving their entitlement to quiet enjoyment.

Most landlords are genuinely trying to do their best at managing their rental properties. However, nobody is perfect. Sometimes inexperience and unfamiliarity with the ever-changing tenancy law lead to mistakes and actions that could be considered illegal.

All the hard work is done – the property is cleaned and move-in ready, the tenants are screened and selected. But the journey is not over yet. As move-in day approaches, it’s important to complete final few steps before your tenants can officially call your place home.

myRent has developed a new way to conduct in-person inspection reports. Our property inspection reports are easy to use and provide plenty of space for adding additional details! We are making these reports freely available to all landlords, tenants, and property managers.

If you know a tenancy is ending soon, you'll need to deal with various issues. Follow myRent's guide to avoid the stress of overlooking something important.

If your tenancy is coming to an end soon, it’s important that you tie up all the loose ends. Follow our simple steps to make sure that your move out is as smooth as possible.