You see a house, you want it, the rent is reasonable, it’s near the school and not far from the shops.
There are many things to consider and take care of when starting a rental tenancy in Western Australia.
Choosing your property to rent and trying to decide if the rental property is right for you in a 10-minute at open inspection can be even difficult. It is going be your home! You should make sure a property matches your needs before signing a tenancy agreement.
A rental bond is a deposit paid to your landlord. Your bond could be 4 weeks or less. The maximum Security Bond that can be charged in WA is generally the equivalent of 4 weeks' rent. If the weekly rent is more that $1,200, there is no maximum Security Bond.
The rental agreement/Tenancy Agreement/Lease Agreement sets out your rights and responsibilities for renting a property. It allows the landlord and tenant to list the details of the tenancy.
When applying for a rental property, your rental application is one of the things the real estate agent, property managerwill look at to determine if you’re the right tenant for the property.
WA law requires a Condition Report to be completed by the tenant and landlord at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
Tenants are often unaware of their rights or are reluctant to enforce the rights they do have for fear of possible reprisal, particularly given the shortage of affordable rental properties.
