Landlord Advice

Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

Handling tenant utilities
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Handling tenant utilities

The landlord/owner of a rented property is responsible for the payment of municipal services. But there are some questions that require clarification.

Legal risks of cutting power
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Legal risks of cutting power

Landlords should not be tempted to switch off a tenant’s power under any circumstances, without a court order.

Landlord vs Tenant: Maintenance & repairs
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Landlord vs Tenant: Maintenance & repairs

Understanding who is responsible for what in a rental property in terms of maintenance and repairs will help avoid disputes in the future.

Corporate rentals have great benefits for landlords
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Corporate rentals have great benefits for landlords

If you are a landlord and considering renting your residential property to a corporate, this advice checklist will be most helpful.

Tenant eviction: landlords' legal guide
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Tenant eviction: landlords' legal guide

Essential guide for landlords: learn tenants' rights and legal eviction steps. Avoid costly mistakes with expert advice from Xpello.

Landlord insurance: Protect your rental investment
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Landlord insurance: Protect your rental investment

Learn why landlord insurance is essential for safeguarding rental income and property, covering tenant defaults, damages, and unexpected costs.

Landlords MUST do the mandated property inspections
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Landlords MUST do the mandated property inspections

From a landlord’s perspective, undertaking property inspections is essential to protect their investment says Rawson Property Group.

Are landlords accountable for their tenants' wrongdoing?
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Are landlords accountable for their tenants' wrongdoing?

Criminal behaviours and actions by tenants are a cause for concern for landlords.

Why landlords should care about their tenant’s utilities usage
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Why landlords should care about their tenant’s utilities usage

Landlords must be vigilant if your rental property’s’ power and water consumption is for their own account.