To all .
I am emailing all our owners in regards to the Queensland
Government
releasing the first stage proposed report to the RTRA
Act.
Please find letter attached for your information
I received an email from the RTA noted below, the review
and future changes
are proposed to be carried out in two stages.
The State Government's proposed rental reforms have the
potential to destroy
Queensland's rental market and create the most onerous rental
laws in the
country.
Take action here: rentalreforms.com.au
With more than 34 per cent of Queensland households in
the rental market,
our state has one of the highest proportions of renters
in Australia. To
destablise this market, would detrimentally impact both
property owners and
tenants.
The REIQ and LJ Gilland Real Estate strongly
opposes the proposed reforms which are a
slap in the face to every day 'mum and dad' property
owners who provide the
majority of housing to Queensland's renters.
If enacted, the law change would
erode fundamental landlord rights and deter property
investment across the
state.
The reforms' ripple effect would see renters struggling
to find suitable
housing under already tight conditions.
In a further blow to tenants, rents are expected to
increase by up to $18
per week.
The most controversial and damaging reform is the proposed
abolishment of a
landlord's right to not renew a tenancy agreement at the
end of its agreed
term.
Other proposed reforms include:
* The loss of a property owner's right to refuse pets;
* The introduction of a tenant's right to make modifications
to a rental
property without the property owner's consent; and
* The introduction of minimum housing standards requiring
the rental
property and its inclusions to meet prescribed standards
and to be in a
certain state of repair.
The REIQ and LJ Gilland Real Estate are disappointed that
property owners have been
totally overlooked in this rental law review, and will be
actively
campaigning against the damaging reforms via a range of
avenues, including
social media and other shareable channels.
For success, the campaign will rely on the active support
of real estate
professionals and the community at large.
Now is the time to stand together, and fight against
these damaging and
disingenuous reforms, which will negatively impact both
landlords and
tenants.
It's time to protect people and property.
Dear Owners,
We are writing to inform you about the recent rental
reforms proposed by the Minister for Housing and Public Works, Mick de Brenni
on the 16 November 2019, which if passed will impact you and your rights as a
property owner.
The Minister’s proposed reforms go too far and will see
you lose control of your asset and fundamental decision-making rights.
The key issues of importance that will impact you are
outlined below:
1. Ending tenancies – this reform will strip you of your
right to not renew a tenancy agreement at the end of an agreed term. Current
laws do not permit you to end a tenancy during a fixed term without grounds, so
there is no need for this limitation. This reform will allow a tenant to remain
in a tenancy indefinitely and for as long as the tenant wants, unless you can
establish a ground prescribed by law. Allowing a tenant to ‘stay for life’
erodes your right as an owner to determine who you wish to rent your property
to and for what term.
2. Minimum Housing Standards - this imposes obligations
on you to meet required minimum standards despite the shape, size or age of
your property. It’s unclear what the scope and limits of these standards will
be and the cost to you could be in the tens of thousands of dollars.
3. Pets – this proposed reform will require you to say
yes to pets unless you can obtain an order from QCAT. In addition, the proposed
‘pet bond’ being promoted by the Minister is not, in fact, a pet bond. The
‘bond’ is merely a sum of money (approximately $150) that is set aside for professional
pest control at the end of the tenancy if fumigation is required. Importantly,
the proposed ‘pet bond’ does not cover damage to the property caused by having
pets of any type (breed, kind) or size on the premises.
4. Modifications – this proposed reform will allow
tenants to make modifications and changes to your property, without consent in
some instances, and will reduce the level of control you have over
modifications that a tenant wishes to make to suit their personal needs and
preferences.
Overall, the proposed reforms will create increased risk
and costs for you and erode your fundamental rights to protect your asset.
The REIQ is campaigning against the proposed reforms and
welcomes your support. Visit www.rentalreforms.com.au
to get involved and have your say!
Yours Faithfully, LJ Gilland Real Estate
Have from 16/11 To 28/12 to submit
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Linda
姬琳达珍 and Carlos
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LJ
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