The Building Act 2004 repealed the Building Act 1991 and introduced several new changes to the law governing building work. The changes were introduced in stages between 2005 and 2012. The Act has been subject to many reviews and amendments since it was introduced. This was to make technical adjustments and introduce improvements in building
Property management is an extremely fast -paced and complicated business, so it’s crucial to find the right property manager for you and your property. Some qualities to look for in a potential property manager could be: A positive attitude Excellent communication Detail oriented Organized Honest Passionate about what they do There is more to being
There are only a few things spring offers that are more satisfying than the annual deep clean. However, for many this satisfaction only comes after all of the work is finished. This task will never be effortless, but there are ways that it can be more manageable and even enjoyable! Create a realistic schedule and
he ventilation standard now allows properties with certain continuous mechanical ventilation in kitchens and bathrooms to meet the ventilation standard. If your home was built with a continuous mechanical ventilation system, to meet the standard it must: be designed to vent extracted air continuously from residential property to the outdoors, and for a kitchen or
The Healthy Homes Standards have been updated with improvements to the heating, ventilation, and moisture ingress and drainage standards. One improvement is a new formula for the heating standard, that applies for modern dwellings built after 2008 and certain apartments. The formula change recognises that these types of properties are better at retaining heat. The heating
Wild weather can cause damage at your rental property. Find out what to do if your rental needs repairs after extreme weather or a natural disaster. Landlords are responsible for maintaining the property in a reasonable condition. This includes fixing any damage caused by severe weather or a natural disaster. Find out what to do
A question many owners find themselves struggling to answer…. If you’re a tenant, you’re responsible for keeping the property reasonably clean and tidy. This includes mowing the lawns and weeding the gardens. There are many tenants that do a great job of maintaining their sections. However most struggle to keep them at an acceptable standard.
The Privacy Act 2020 governs how agencies collect, store, use, disclose, and give access to personal information. As a landlord or property manager, you need to comply with the Privacy Act. Personal information covered by the Privacy Act is any information that tells you something about a specific individual. Landlords can only collect personal information