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ii.
will not take steps to remedy the issue
without express instructions from the
Client;
iii.
recommends the Client obtain
legal advice in relation to their
obligations under the Form 18a and
RTRA Act and risks associated with not
meeting minimum standards; and
iv.
may consider terminating their
appointment subject to the Client’s
advice.
38. STANDARD OF THE PROPERTY
(a) Member Property Managers should ensure
their Client is aware of their obligations under
the RTRA Act with respect to the standard they
must keep the property, such as53:
i.
at the start of the tenancy:
A. that the property and inclusions
are clean;
B. that the property are fit for the
tenant to live in;
C. the property and inclusions are in
good repair; and
D. the Client is not in breach of a law
dealing with issues about the
health and safety of persons using
the property.
ii.
Minimum Housing Standards forms
Available in Realworks
during the term of the tenancy:
A. that the property are fit for the
tenant to live in;
B. the property and inclusions are in
good repair; and
C. the Client is not in breach of a law
dealing with issues about the
health and safety of persons using
the property.
(b) If the Member Property Manager reasonably
believes the property does not meet the
minimum standards, the Member Property
Manager must advise their Client of the issues
the Member Property Manager suspects do
not meet the standards and their suggested
action (such as obtaining a quote to have a
faulty light fitting replaced).
(c) If the Client does not authorise the Member
Property Manager to arrange such repairs and
will not do so themselves, the Member
Property Manager should give a written
statement to the Client confirming that the
Member Property Manager:
i.
See Guideline 68 in relation to the Minimum Housing
Standards
39. SMOKE ALARMS
(a) Member Property Managers should ensure the
Client has complied with its obligations under
the Fire and Emergency Service Act 54 and
regulations including to install compliant
smoke alarms in the property.
(b) If the Client refuses to comply with its legal
obligations to install compliant smoke alarms,
the Member Property Manager may terminate
the PO Form 6.
See the Queensland Fire and
Emergency Services Information
Sheet about Smoke Alarm Legislation
in Queensland.
has advised the Client of such issue
and suggested an action to remedy;
53
Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008, s185
54
Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 (Qld).
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