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What happens to my tenant if a defect is found?

Posted 18 May 2024

Category: Building Defects, eBooks

Tenants have the right to reasonable peace, comfort and privacy when renting. The law restricts when and how often landlords, agents or their authorised persons can enter the property while it is rented. However, if a defect is found in the property it is reasonable to request access to the lot to inspect the defect to ascertain how it should be fixed and assess the damage.

Depending on the type of defect, your tenant may be asked to vacate the premises to allow the defect to be rectified. This scenario should include a reduction of rent or payment of alternative accommodation, which is a cost to be borne by you (if it is a lot property defect) or the Owners Corporation (if it is a common property defect).

Building Defects Advice

Strata committees & lot owners

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***The information contained in this article is general information only and not legal advice. The currency, accuracy and completeness of this article (and its contents) should be checked by obtaining independent legal advice before you take any action or otherwise rely upon its contents in any way.

 

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This is an extract from our Bannermans Building Defects Guide – Part 1.

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Published 18 May 2024