Frequently Asked Questions?

        
1. What is the average length of a tenancy?
    A:  The average length of tenancy is normally 6 months.

2. What type of Insurance do I need to take out on my investment
     property? 
    A:  We advise all of our landlords to take out both building 
         Insurance and Landlord Insurance.

3. What are the names of Companies you suggest for Landlord 
     Insurance?       
     A:   • Terri Scheer 1800 804 016
           • AON 1800 105 900
           • EBM 1800 661 662

4. What keys must be supplied to the tenant?
    A:  A copy of all keys for the property must be supplied to each
         tenant on the Tenancy Lease Agreement. 

5. Who is legally responsible for the repairs / maintenance of tap
     washers,  smoke alarms and light globes?
    A:  The above items under the NSW laws are the responsibility of the
         landlord. 

6. Who is responsible for the maintenance of the lawns and gardens
     at a rental property?
    A:  Unless otherwise agreed to and stated in the 'Special Terms and
         Conditions' of the lease, the tenant is responsible for the
         maintenance of the lawns and gardens. 

7. What part of the water usage is the tenant liable to pay?
    A: As long as there is a individual water meter for the property and
        the property is fitted with *water efficent devices, the tenant is
        liable to pay all of the water usage charges.  But, if there is no
        separate meter, unfortunately the tenant can not be charged.

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                Call our Robert Henry Statewide Realty, St Marys today
                 on 9673 2199 or email rentals-statewide@bigpond.com