• Leave the property in a clean, tidy condition at the expiry of their tenancy and return all keys
• Leave any landlord-provided items( e. g., furniture or appliances) behind.
FINES AND PENALTIES
Under the RTA, landlords and property managers acting on their behalf must comply with the law or risk being ordered to pay exemplary damages( fines) for unlawful acts. Below are some examples of tenancy law breaches and their associated fines:
BREACH FINE RTA SECTION
Unlawful discrimination $ 6,500 s. 12
Failure to comply with Healthy Homes Standards $ 7,200 s. 45( 1A)
Failure to install or maintain smoke alarms $ 7,200 s. 45( 1A)
Failure to maintain property in a reasonable state of cleanliness or repair $ 7,200 s. 45( 1A)
Failure to lodge bond within 23 working days $ 1,500 s. 19( 2)
Requesting more than the maximum allowable bond $ 1,500 s. 29( 1)
Requiring key money or other unauthorised payments $ 1,500 s. 17( 2)
Unlawful seizure or disposal of tenant’ s goods $ 3,000 s. 33( 3)
Interference with tenant’ s privacy / quiet enjoyment $ 3,000 s. 38( 3)
Unlawful entry without proper notice or consent $ 1,500 s. 48( 4)( a)
Failing to appoint an agent when overseas 21 + days $ 1,500 s. 16A( 6)
Failure to provide rent receipt when requested $ 500 s. 29( 4)
Failure to include Healthy Homes compliance information $ 750 s. 45( 1AC)
Refusing minor changes without valid reason $ 1,500 s. 42B( 6)
Issuing a retaliatory termination notice $ 6,500 s. 54( 3)
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