Podcasts about Residential Tenancies Act

There are calls for a clampdown on landlords illegally inflating rents in Clare. Kilrush Independent Councillor Ian Lynch is asking the Housing Minister to review legislation which he claims is facilitating "unsustainable rent inflation and placing additional pressure on tenants already struggling in the midst of an ongoing housing crisis". According to the Residential Tenancies Act 2004, the amount of rent charged to a tenant mustn't be greater than the market rent for that type of tenancy at that time. Councillor Lynch believes some landlords are benchmarking rents against short-term rental prices to charge more than they're legally allowed to.

Ever dreamed of making extra cash by listing your apartment on Airbnb while you're away? That dream could quickly turn into a nightmare if you haven't checked your strata bylaws first.We dive deep into the complex world of short-term rentals in strata buildings, exploring why these restrictions exist and who they affect most. For tenants, the stakes are particularly high – unauthorised Airbnb listings can lead to lease termination, regardless of recent changes to eviction laws. Property managers have become increasingly vigilant, monitoring online listings and following up on neighbour complaints about unfamiliar faces coming and going.Building restrictions on short-term rentals aren't arbitrary. They address legitimate concerns about security, excessive wear and tear on common areas like lifts (those suitcases take a toll!), and the disruption that high-turnover guests bring to residential communities. While beachfront properties in areas like Manly might seem perfect for holiday rentals, the same strata rules apply.For property owners, the calculation is different but equally important. Yes, nightly rates through Airbnb can exceed regular rental income, but the increased wear and tear shouldn't be underestimated. Unlike long-term tenants who treat a property as home, holiday-makers often approach accommodation with a different mindset – sometimes even as a "party pad."The regulatory landscape has changed dramatically too. What was once an anything-goes environment now operates under specific legal frameworks. Short-term rentals under three months fall outside the Residential Tenancies Act, creating different management challenges that most property managers prefer to avoid.Want to know what's allowed in your building? Check your strata portal, request bylaws from your strata manager, or review your contract of sale if you're purchasing. Better yet, speak directly with your property manager before listing. Some buildings have adapted to accommodate short-term rentals, but assuming permission without verification remains the biggest mistake tenants and owners can make.

One of the simplest mistakes new landlords make is assuming that the rules for THEIR area are the rules for EVERY area.  This is simply not true, not in the slightest.  Many states, provinces, territories have different codes or acts governing tenancy or providing housing to folks.  In fact, in many places, even more specific cities, counties, regional districts, or parishes require registrations, licensing, periodic inspections or all of the above.  My guest today lives in Auckland, New Zealand, but grew up in Powell River, British Columbia, Canada.  Makayla Edwards-Russell and I compare housing laws between New Zealand and Canada, confirming that you should never assume the housing rules for your area are not the same for every area. 

In this episode, you'll learn what changes have been made to the Residential Tenancies Act, and how they impact you as a property investor. Most of these new rules favour landlords. But, some also favour tenants.To read the article on the Opes Partners website click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (RTA) sets out the rights and obligations of landlords and tenants of residential properties. A range of changes to the RTA has been introduced through the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024 (RTAA 2024), which became law on 17 December 2024. These include changes to rules regarding tenancy terminations and keeping pets in rental properties—these changes will take effect from 30 January 2025. Todays Guest:Paul HibbettM: 0272 426 814E: paul.hibbett@harcourts.co.nzYour host : Maria RosaM: 021 088 34181E: maria.rosa@harcourts.co.nzLicensed Sales ConsultantHighland Real Estate Group LtdLicenced REAA 2008 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A year ago, there were promises to plug a gap in residential tenancies law that let rule-breaking tenants and landlords off the hook financially. Now, we have an update. Our CBC Investigates producer, Rob Antle, joined us in studio to break down the latest on the story.

The provincial government has announced amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act. We hear from Housing Minister David Hickey and Opposition Leader Glen Savoie.

In a housing crisis, knowing your rights as a tenant can mean the difference between sleeping in an apartment and sleeping in a tent. That's why Dalhousie Legal Aid is offering a series of eviction prevention workshops. Its goal is to increase community knowledge around the Residential Tenancies Act that spells out the rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords.

Threshold is reminding Clare renters that legislation is in place to protect their rights even if the property in which they live isn't registered. It follows a new CSO analysis which has revealed that over 73,000 rental properties in Ireland aren't currently registered with the Residential Tenancies Board. At 11%, Clare has the joint-highest percentage of possible formal rentals - meaning tenancies which have the traditional characteristics of a private rental property but aren't logged with the RTB. Threshold National Advocacy Manager Ann-Marie O'Reilly has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons that although not registering a property leaves both the tenant and landlord potentially vulnerable, the Residential Tenancies Act means safeguards are in place.

Right now, finding an affordable place to rent is a real challenge. A lack of available rental properties means competition is high and rent is getting even higher. For a lot of people, signing a lease brings some piece of mind - but that doesn't mean disputes don't arise between renters and landlords. One local renters' advocate says the fees associated with filing a dispute under the Residential Tenancies Act in this province are too high. Sherwin Flight oversees the Newfoundland Tenant and Landlord Support Group Facebook page. He says these fees could prevent some renters from making complaints and finding resolutions.

Ever faced tenant complaints, unexpected maintenance issues, or worse, being threatened with a lawsuit in your rental property? In this episode, Adrian Trott and Ariel Kormendy discuss the complexities of managing rental properties and the importance of clear policies and proper management. We share a real-life scenario involving tenants in a triplex where smoking complaints and maintenance issues arise. Learn why it's crucial to have solid lease agreements, know the Residential Tenancies Act, and hire reliable property management. We also touch on the importance of documenting everything for potential legal actions and provide tips for landlords to avoid common pitfalls. ************************ 0:28 – Introduction 6:51 – Smoking Complaints in a Triplex 7:46 – Importance of No Smoking Policies 8:22 – Getting the right representative and management property 12:50 – Importance of Cleaning Between Tenants 13:39 – Documenting Tenant Issues 15:54 – Outro ************************ Want more real estate podcast discussions? Watch it here: youtu.be/uLhNb8fdHt4 Listen to it here: http://www.soundcloud.com/ktrealty Catch clips and highlights of the show here: http://www.instagram.com/kormendytrott ************************ Our Social: Instagram: www.instagram.com/kormendytrott
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No-grounds evictions could soon be off the table in NSW … but what does it all mean? And why should investors be concerned Ben Kingsley, chair of the Property Investors Council of Australia (PICA), sits down with The Smart Property Investment Show's Phil Tarrant to unpack the potential 180-degree change away from current legislation in NSW. Pointing out different policies in play across the country, they then turn their attention to concerning changes taking place across Queensland and Victoria, before sharing how investors can ensure their voices are heard at a government and policy level. To complete the consumer survey from the NSW Legislative Assembly Select Committee on the potential changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 2010, click here. To complete PICA's survey on why a landlord/investor would evict a tenant, click here. If you like this episode, show your support by rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and by following Smart Property Investment on social media: Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn. If you would like to get in touch with our team, email editor@smartpropertyinvestment.com.au for more insights, or hear your voice on the show by recording a question below.

Renting in New Zealand today is more difficult than a decade ago, with fewer properties available, rents continuing to increase, and the quality of rental properties not much better, Shamubeel Eaqub says. However, the economist and co-author of the 2015 book Generation Rent, rethinking New Zealand's priorities, says it's not all bad news.Speaking in the latest episode of interest.co.nz's Of Interest podcast, Eaqub says the "lived reality of renting" has got harder over the past decade, but the regulatory settings are slowly improving."We need to ensure there's sufficient renters' rights ... because in New Zealand renting is so insecure and is such a problematic thing for so many people."One area giving Eaqub optimism is the rise of build to rent, where landlords must offer 10-year rental tenancy agreements."I've been a long time fan of institutional landlords rather than accidental landlords. When you are in the business of land lording, you want to have as little turnover as possible, whereas if you're an accidental landlord, you are much more interested in having quick turnover and being able to sell it off and all those other bits and pieces. The tenant is kind of incidental to the story and a bit of an annoyance, really."Eaqub says build to rent offers two types of security; tenure security and financial security."Because more often than not [build to rent] will come with contracts that will have a known level of [rental] increase for the next, say three years, so you can plan your finances. Whereas in a normal tenancy you have only certainty for 12 months and then you don't know what will happen next."Build to rent is adding new housing supply targeted for one particular use, which he says is unusual in NZ."If you look at what happens in New Zealand, or how it has generally happened in New Zealand in the past, it's the idea of filtering, right? You build houses which are for new homes and for rich people, and then the older homes that are secondhand, that kind of gets recycled into the rental market.""So I'm very encouraged to see this new supply that's coming in, that's very much targeted towards renting specifically. Because if you think about the pressures that we see in terms of emergency housing, social housing and all those kinds of things, that's happening because people are falling out of the rental market, because the rental market is short supplied and is very expensive. And so the more we can do to get more supply directly and retained in the rental market, the better it is," Eaqub says.He also talks about his disappointment at the fracturing of the Labour-National consensus on medium density residential standards (MDRS)."[The consensus] showed me for the first time the grown-up-ness of the way that our politicians can respond to structural problems, that we can put aside our political differences and just do something because it's the right thing to do, not because you're on one side of the House or the other. But that grown up moment of politics lasted very, very briefly, and we threw it away at the first chance when the election campaign started," Eaqub says.In the podcast Eaqub also talks about NIMBYS, the construction sector, what's driving rents, problems with local government, his views on rent controls, the accommodation supplement, emergency housing, what the rental market may be like for his kids' generation, and more.*You can find all episodes of the Of Interest podcast here.

The coalition government has made changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, including allowing landlords to charge an additional bond of up to two weeks rent on top of the standard bond of up to four weeks, if a tenant wishes to have a pet on the property.  No-cause evictions have also been reintroduced, allowing landlords to evict tenants without providing a reason, provided they give them 90 days notice. For our weekly interview with the ACT Party, News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to MP Simon Court about these changes.

There are hopes renters with pets will be better supported in the long run.  The Government's bringing in changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to make it easier for pet-owning tenants to find rental housing.   It includes paying an extra bond of two weeks rent to cover potential damage.    Property Investors' Federation president Sue Harrison told Mike Hosking that the changes have to go through a Select Committee and won't be in place until the end of next year.  She says it's a slow process, and this change alone isn't a game changer but more properties in the marketplace will be.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Housing Minister says introducing pet bonds will make landlords more likely to accept cats and dogs in their properties. The Government's bringing in changes to the Residential Tenancies Act to make it easier for pet-owning tenants to find rental housing. It includes paying an extra bond of two weeks rent, to cover potential damage. Minister Chris Bishop says he's spoken to many landlords who support the extra security of a pet bond. "At the moment, a lot of landlords just say - nah, it's all too hard, I'm just going to say no, it's my property, I can't be bothered. But we know there are a lot of tenants out there who want to have a dog or a cat or a pet in their property." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's hope more landlords will give people with pets a chance in the wake of government changes.   Pet bonds are being introduced: tenants will be liable for all pet damage beyond fair wear and tear and landlords will only be able to withhold consent on reasonable grounds.  Pet Refuge Founder Julie Chapman hopes this means people leaving family violence situations will be able to find places for them and their pets more easily.  Subsequently, Pet Refuge will be able to help more people, sooner.  She says they've been operating at capacity for the last nine months, on a one in, one out, situation for cats and dogs.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed a suite of changes will be made to the Residential Tenancies Act. A bill being introduced to Parliament will bring back 90-day no-cause terminations for periodic tenancies, which were removed by Labour last term. Property Investors Federation President Sue Harrison says the return of no-cause rental terminations can mitigate the harm of taking on risky tenants. "We desperately need more rentals in this country, 85 percent are in private hands. And we desperately need to be able to keep that number going- there's no other way of replacing those homes." On the other hand, Luke Somervell from Renters United is concerned these changes will create extra difficulty for renters. "The situation for renters is already about as dire as it gets, and everyone has a right to a decent roof over their head. And I'm really worried that this policy is just going to make renting less secure, less safe and less fair." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Housing Minister Chris Bishop has confirmed a suite of changes will be made to the Residential Tenancies Act. A bill being introduced to Parliament will bring back 90-day no-cause terminations for periodic tenancies, which were removed by Labour last term. Property Investors Federation President Sue Harrison says the return of no-cause rental terminations can mitigate the harm of taking on risky tenants. "We desperately need more rentals in this country, 85 percent are in private hands. And we desperately need to be able to keep that number going- there's no other way of replacing those homes." On the other hand, Luke Somervell from Renters United is concerned these changes will create extra difficulty for renters. "The situation for renters is already about as dire as it gets, and everyone has a right to a decent roof over their head. And I'm really worried that this policy is just going to make renting less secure, less safe and less fair." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has instructed Kāinga Ora to kill one of the National Party's own policies from 2017 and be harder on misbehaving renters by putting an end to its 'sustaining tenancies' policy. This comes after multiple incidents of threatening or violent behaviour towards neighbours. But like any landlord, Kāinga Ora is bound by the Residential Tenancies Act, and evictions aren't easy to do. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Welcome to the Property Hustlers show, your go-to source for all things related to the tenant-landlord relationship and navigating the complexities of residential tenancies in Ontario. In this episode, we delve into the often challenging topic of evicting tenants and share gripping stories that shed light on the realities of renoviction and tenant eviction in Ontario.Join us as we explore the legalities surrounding tenant landlord disputes, including insights into the Residential Tenancies Act and the role of the Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB). From tales of bad landlords to encounters with bad tenants, we uncover the nuances of how to evict a tenant in Ontario and offer practical advice for both landlords and tenants alike.Whether you're a seasoned real estate investor or a first-time landlord, our podcast provides valuable insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of the tenant-landlord relationship. This podcast talked about landlord tenant Ontario, eviction notices, subletting, and how to effectively manage conflicts while maintaining compliance with Ontario's tenancy laws.Are you facing challenges with evicting tenants or navigating the LTB in Ontario? Our real estate coaching program offers personalized guidance and support to help you achieve your goals. Don't miss out on the latest episode of our podcast, where real estate expertise meets practical advice. Subscribe now and empower yourself with the knowledge you need to succeed in the rental market.#tenantlandlorddisputes #ltbontario #evicting tenants #realestatepodcast #badlandlords #badtenants[0:00] Introduction[0:24] Landlords Changing Locks [2:41] Illegal Subletting[4:57] Living with the Landlord or Landlord's Family[7:34] Renovation Licensing in Hamilton[9:43] Ethics of Increasing the Rent[11:25] Tenant and Landlord Relationship[12:33] Cheap Rent, Best Tenants[14:53] Two Types of Tenants[17:00] Symptoms of a Bad System[21:40] Having the Government's SupportLIKE & SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy the video so we can share it with more people! We appreciate your support! Step-by-Step Training On How To Get Started in Real Estate: 

Allan Kitonsa says he didn't know where to turn when his landlord and two men arrived at his St. John's rental home unannounced one day in August. They began packing up his things in garbage bags, putting them in a truck, and driving them away. Kitonsa later won compensation at a landlord-tenant hearing, but asked for fines to be imposed on top of that. The answer he got has sparked questions about who, if anyone, is responsible for moving the process forward, to enforce those penalties - and whether changes made to the Residential Tenancies Act in 2018 are actually working as they were intended. Our CBC Investigates producer Rob Antle joined us to break all this down.

When a landlord engages a Property Management company and the landlord breaches the Residential Tenancies Act, who should be liable? David Faulkner and Will Alexander discuss a case that potentially has significant repercussions for the Property Management industry and what lessons can be learnt.

In this episode we speak with Property Specialist Lisa O'Reilly of LOR Property Solutions about the pitfalls and opportunities for landlords in the Irish market. This episode is for you if you are considering renting property in Ireland and unsure of the issues/opportunities in this space.Segment 1: Rent Caps Irish rental market overview. Explanation of rent caps and how they affect landlords. Understanding the Residential Tenancies Act. Tips for staying compliant with rent caps.Segment 2: Finding the right property factors to consider when choosing an investment property. Location, location, location: Exploring ideal areas for investment. Types of properties popular with renters. Working with local real estate agents.Segment 3: Tenant's Rights An overview of tenants' rights and protections in Ireland. The importance of a well-drafted lease agreement. Handling tenant complaints and issues professionally. Eviction laws and the eviction process in Ireland.Segment 4: Registrations The legal obligations of landlords in Ireland. Registering with the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). Maintaining records and documentation. Penalties for non-compliance.Segment 5: Tax Tips and Rules Understanding Irish taxation for landlords. Deductible expenses and tax benefits. Capital gains tax implications. Professional advice and tax planning.Segment 6: How Lisa's company - LOR Property Solutions Can Assist - The Model They Offer The benefits of joining a landlord association. LOR's resources, support, and educational opportunities. How LOR can help you navigate the Irish rental market.Segment 7: Rates of Return Calculating your return on investment (ROI). Factors affecting rental income and ROI. Long-term vs. short-term rentals. Maximizing profits while providing quality housing. It's no secret that the Irish rental market can be both rewarding and challenging, but with the right knowledge and support, you can make the most of your investment.If you have any questions or would like to learn more about specific topics covered in this episode, feel free to reach out to us or contact Lisa directly via her website https://lorpropertysolutions.ie/

Today, I'm going into why local investors are late or leaving the party early when it comes to Perth Property Investment and it's going to be very interesting. I'm going to pull apart the financing and activity levels in the past by both homeowners and investors to understand how that's contributed to our highs in the median house prices over the years.  I'm also going to be taking a deeper look at how the trends of growth have played out over the last two decades to give you a bit of insight into how cycles work.  Then I'm going to explore - ‘Why are our local investors selling up? What are some of the reasons? Are they all valid?' Let's hold them up to the light and see if they stand to reason.  Moreover, I'm also going into why not as many local investors may be buying because a lot more are selling than are buying at the moment. And I think we've actually got it quite good here in WA. I'm going into some of those reasons and what the other states are facing. We've got a lot to cover.  Let's go inside. Resource Links: Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/) Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors) Join Jarrad Mahon's Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/) For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/) Episode Highlights: Intro [00:00] Homebuyers vs. Investors [02:00] Investor Activity is Still Low [06:16] Investors Buying Longer Term [08:14] The Relationship Between Capital Cities and Average Annual Growth [12:15] Rental Property Pool Continues to Fall [16:35] Why Are People Selling Their Properties? [19:26] Changes to Negative Gearing [23:32] Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act [25:38] The Fundamentals of the Property Market [30:30] Outro [33:19]   Thank you for tuning in! If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.   Connect with Perth Property Insider: Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgT9-gB6RS69xSgc8J9KrOw Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson, discusses the bill he is publishing to make seeking sex for rent or advertising such arrangements an offence under the Residential Tenancies Act.

I've got Jewayne Loong from Investors Edge Real Estate, my colleague who I work with on the show today, to chat about the proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act that have just been announced and what they are likely to mean for investors and tenants.   There is a real arm wrestle going on for fair pricing and greater flexibility for tenants.   Although we are not yet sure on when exactly the changes will come into effect, knowing what they are should help you make some better decisions in the meantime.   When looking at the big picture these are all very workable and if they put some investors off, it's only going to push rents to go higher. Resource Links: Get your Strategic Portfolio Plan and our help with Buying Your Next Perth Property  (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/invest-in-perth-property/) Join the Perth Property Investment Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/perthpropertyinvestors) Join Jarrad Mahon's Property Investor Update (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/join) For more info on our award-winning and highly rated Property Management services that give you guaranteed peace of mind (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/perth-property-management-specialists/) For more info on how our Property Sales services can ensure you get the best selling price while handling all the stress for you (https://www.investorsedge.com.au/selling-your-perth-property/) Episode Highlights: Intro [00:00] Rent Bidding [01:50] What Happens When Tenants Miss Out on a Property Because of Factors Other Than Price [04:29] What's the Next Proposed Change to the Rent Increase? [06:51] Rent Increase Frequency and Rent Increase Frequency [09:10] The Additional Risk of Accepting a Pet in a Property [13:29] Changes to How Security Bonds Will Be Released [15:39] Disputes Over Bond Payments [18:27] No Grounds Termination at the End of a Fixed Term Lease [20:45] Changes to the Residential Tenancy Act [23:36] Outro [29:08] Thank you for tuning in! If you liked this episode, please don't forget to subscribe, tune in, and share this podcast.   Connect with Perth Property Insider: Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgT9-gB6RS69xSgc8J9KrOw Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/investorsedge See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls for clearer rules around pet ownership in rentals. Tenants involved in two different decisions over recent months both signed agreements not to keep pets. But the adjudicators ruled the Residential Tenancies Act doesn't contain any law banning tenants from owning animals. Aspire Property Management Managing Director Mike Atkinson told Mike Hosking there's really no point in  having the agreements if the tribunal rules against them. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Alternative Property Management show as we get ready for The PMC 2023! In our first show of season two, we debate the merits of the National Party announcement that they will revert back to no cause terminations if elected in the upcoming General Election. The Labour Government banned no cause terminations as part of their reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act in 2020. However, some think that this has contributed to tenant being marginalised and has contributed to a growing social housing waitlist. Join David Faulkner, Harrison Vaughan and Will Alexander for a lively debate.

In this episode, we discuss Section 42 of the Residential Tenancies Act, which now allows tenants to make 'minor changes' to the properties they're renting. We discuss what changes tenants can make and what counts as a 'minor change', and what landlords can say no to. We also walk through case studies where tenants have undertaken renovations ... and whether they were legal or not.

In this episode, we discuss the Auckland floods and how property investors can work with their tenants to make sure that both sides come out happy.  This includes looking at the Residential Tenancies Act, and seeing what the legal obligations for both sides are, and how to reduce the rent appropriately (if your property is damaged).

An inquiry has found emergency housing is failing to meet the most basic standards of decent accommodation and is a breach of human rights. A report by the Human Rights Commission has found three major breaches. It says housing is often not clean, dry, or safe; people are evicted into homelessness and the government changed the law to exclude emergency housing from the standards set under the Residential Tenancies Act. Sam Olley reports.

In this episode of In Your AREA, we discuss tenancy with Helen Werbicki, an associate lawyer for Galbraith Law. We discuss the ins and outs of residential tenancy, the Residential Tenancies Act in Alberta, tenant and landlord rights, things to watch out for and even touch on commercial tenancy a bit. We hope you enjoy!  

It's been just over 18 months since the new Residential Tenancies Act has been implemented. How has it been received? What are the trends in investing? What are the vacancy rates? How has it rocked the real estate industry?  Are property managers feeling a little more relaxed with knowing what is expected from them?  Sophie Lyon is a Director and General Manager of Property Management of Jellis Craig Boroondara, Director and accredited trainer of the REIV, and oversees the management of over 2500 properties. She has been helping our Real Estate Right listeners with all their property management needs in clear and concise fashion over the last two years.  1. So now it's been about 19 months since the new Residential Tenancies Act came into play, what changes have happened to iron out any creases? 2. Have you seen a comeback from investors? 3. Overall, most people look at the new changes as a win for tenants, to ensure they have a safe and comfortable place to live, raising the standards of acceptable quality. Do you think it has backfired a little? Are there any proposals to make it more attractive for investors? 4. Sally from Footscray wants to know if the landlord is waiting for his plumber son to come fix a leaking tap after hours, after he has finished work, is that acceptable? 5. There was a trial in 4 local government areas earlier this year to put granny flats in properties over 450sqm to combat affordability. Do you think this will help the affordability crisis, or do you think it's a little too late, as the demand for granny flats may be overwhelming the already stressed building industry? 6. What is the new online bond lodgement system? 7. When will it become available? 8. How will it help renters? 9. How will it help rental providers and property managers? 10. Is there anything else we need to know?   CONTACT SOPHIE at Jellis Craig - Boroondara. Phone: (03) 9810 5053 Email: sophielyon@jelliscraig.com.au Website: jelliscraig.com.au   Need Copywriting? Call the 'Real Copy Right' Hotline: (03) 5977 8889  Email: orders@realcopyright.com.au Website: www.realcopyright.com.au As well as sales copy, we can also assist you with:  Rental copy AirBnb copy Staff profiles for your new and existing staff members Marketing letters/emails Newsletter articles Marketing material for listing kits, mail outs, etc Website blogs Large scale development brochures and websites Award Submissions

Joining me today is Mark Baker; East Coast rooming house expert. With over a decade of experience in this style of housing, Mark truly has a wealth of knowledge to share with us. This episode covers the changing trends in Australian shared housing from the 90's to today as well as future trend predictions. Europe and the UK have been a fantastic learning ground for us Australians, but what's happening over East offers an exciting insight into the opportunities that lay ahead for West Australians. If you'd like to learn more about tenant demographics, state-by-state policies, and the crucial difference between class 1a, 1b and class 3 buildings, then this episode is for you! About Mark Baker: Mark Baker is a full time property investor, rooming house specialist and owner of Rooming House Expert.  Rooming House Expert specializes in the development, conversion and operation of rooming houses. Mark has been involved in the conversion of a number of older homes to rooming houses and project managed the building of new ones. Mark is a licensed real estate agent and has an excellent knowledge of the sections of the National Construction Code and Residential Tenancies Act relevant to rooming houses. Rooming House Expert Website: www.roominghouse.expert  The HMO Property Co Website: www.thehmopropertyco.com Instagram: @the_hmo_property_co FaceBook: The HMO Property Co LinkedIn: The HMO Property Co YouTube: The HMO Property Co TikTok: thehmopropertyco_ FaceBook Group: Perth HMO and NDIS High Cashflow Investment Properties JNG Property Group - https://www.jngpropertygroup.com/ DisclaimerNothing on this channel should be considered tax, financial, investment or any kind of advice. Everyone should do their own due diligence as only a professional diagnosis of your specific situation can determine which strategies are right for your situation. Our goal is to frequently feature edgy and actionable value, thought leadership and/or property/investment strategies.  

Health officials warned the government not to strip emergency housing users of protection under the Residential Tenancies Act saying removing such rights couldn't be justified. The government went ahead anyway in 2020 and documents released under the Official Information Act show housing officials did not want people finding out what they were entitled to until after the law was changed. The Human Rights Commission is worried vulnerable people are being exploited and has been talking to dozens of them about their experiences. Sam Olley reports. [audio_play] In a statement the Acting Housing Minister Peeni Henare says the law change was a common sense move because things like notice periods for tenants don't align well with temporary accommodation. He says the new code has taken years to produce because of "the ongoing impact of Covid-19". The Ministry of Social Development says if someone in emergency housing is worried about their safety they should get in contact.

In 2015 when he and his wife Selena published Generation Rent Rethinking New Zealand's Priorities, economist Shamubeel Eaqub admits he was pessimistic about the housing market. That has now changed. Speaking in interest.co.nz's Of Interest Podcast, Eaqub, now of economic consultancy Sense Partners, explains why he's now optimistic about the housing market."I think there is a consensus across the political spectrum that there is a problem, and now we're fighting about what the solutions are. To me that's a really optimistic place to be when it comes to the housing market," Eaqub says."We've seen changes in the Auckland Unitary Plan which has led to significant increase in supply, diversity of types of supply in terms of more medium density [housing], high density, places that are infills, places that are greenfield. So we're seeing really good progress. We've seen changes in the Residential Tenancies Act, it's not perfect but it's heading in the right direction. Recently we saw an announcement for build to rent. Again it's not perfect, [but is] heading in the right direction. We're building more state houses, [which is] very, very good because we have a massive wait list of over 25,000 households that are waiting for social housing.""So I think we are heading in the right direction in that the balance has moved from apathy towards action, and we are arguing about what are the best solutions," Eaqub says.In the podcast he also talks about why a land tax - a "pseudo wealth tax" - is top of his housing market wish list, the psychology of the housing market, pressure on the Reserve Bank after it "misdiagnosed the [Covid-19] problem and flooded the housing market with money with predictable results," and perhaps what it should've done, outdated thinking in the public service, the needs of renters and requirements for affordable housing, consenting, the current difficulties for borrowers in attracting mortgages and how and when this might change, and much more.

TENANTS ALLEGEDLY EVICTED OVER AC USAGE Libby Znaimer is joined by NDP MPP Bhutila Karpoche (Parkdale-High Park), Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth) and Dania Majid, Staff lawyer at Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario. In the news: residents of 130 Jameson, an apartment building in Parkdale, say they've received eviction notices over their air conditioning usage. MPP Karpoche raised concerns about this over social media. She said that many leases forbid the use of AC. She alongside fellow NDP MPP Jessica Bell are fighting for maximum temperatures in the Residential Tenancies Act. The City has already experienced multiple heat waves this summer and it leaves vulnerable residents like the elderly especially in danger. So, what exactly are tenants rights here, and what are the rules around AC usage. And, can we expect the province to step in like it did with long-term care homes to mandate AC requirements? Our panel discusses the latest. ALLEGED POLITICAL INTERFERENCE IN NOVA SCOTIA MASS SHOOTING INVESTIGATION Libby Znaimer is joined by Peter Mackay who served as Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Minister of National Defence, and Minister of Foreign Affairs under Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Both the RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki and the federal Liberals are in the hot seat over alleged political interference in the investigation of the mass shooting in Nova Scotia. Peter weighs in on what is seemingly the latest scandal to hit Ottawa. CRA STUDY FINDS CANADIANS FAILED TO PAY $111.2 BILLION IN TAXES Libby Znaimer is joined by Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. The CRA released a report that shows that between 2014 and 2018, Canadians failed to pay $111.2 billion in taxes. So, what factors caused this? And, how much of this has to do with Canadians and companies committing tax evasion with offshore accounts?

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MLA's voted against suggested changes to Bill 96, the province's Residential Tenancies Act. We hear from Mary Wilson, the Minister in charge,  and from Matthew Hayes, a spokesperson for the NB Coalition for Tenants Rights.

The Citizens Advice Bureau is calling on the Government to protect the rights of people who are renting accommodation, but are not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act. Dr Hubbard says the Citizens Advice Bureau is seeing a growing number of renting-related inquiries, but where clients have no recourse as their situation is not covered by the Act. That includes flatmates, private boarders, people living in the same house as their landlord, and those living in other situations like camping grounds. Lynn speaks with Deputy Chief Executive of the Citizens Advice Bureau, Dr Andrew Hubbard.

New legislation comes into fruition for renting property in Victoria on the 29th March 2021, and over the next 3 weeks, we will be talking in depths about how the changes will affect tenants, landlords and property managers with our regular property management expert Sophie Lyon.  Sophie Lyon has worked in property management for more than 30 years, and is currently the Director and General Manager of Property Management at Jellis Craig Boroondara. Sophie is actively involved as a Director of the REIV, and is an accredited trainer currently focusing on delivering training for the new Residential Tenancies Act.    1. What changes will be made from the 29th March 2021 when it comes to starting a new tenancy? 2. Like selling a home, there has been a previous tactic of raising the price of a rental property if it's in high demand. Can property managers and landlords ask prospective tenants to bid for a property anymore?     a) can you offer more, even it it is banned to ask for more? 3. What questions are now considered to be inappropriate and against the law for property managers  and landlords to ask? 4. What terms will be considered unlawful under the new act? 5. What will be the maximum bond and advance rental payment allowed in the new act? 6. If an applying tenant has signed the agreement and paid their bond plus the first month's rent, but the landlord hasn't signed the agreement, is the agreement enforceable? 7. What happens with my information after my tenancy application has been accepted or not accepted?   CONTACT SOPHIE at Jellis Craig - Boroondara. Phone: (03) 9810 5053 Website: jelliscraig.com.au   For advertising enquiries or to order copy: Call the 'Real Copy Right' Hotline: 5977 8889  Email: orders@realcopyright.com.au As well as sales copy, we can also assist you with:  Rental copy Staff profiles for your new and existing staff members Marketing letters/emails Newsletter articles Marketing material for listing kits, mail outs, etc Website blogs Large scale development brochures and websites

Questions to Ministers: Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? BROOKE VAN VELDEN to the Minister of Health: What clinical criteria, if any, are being used to determine whether a person who is COVID-positive and self-isolating in the community should be given a pulse oximeter, and does he have confidence in the home isolation model? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister of Agriculture: Is he satisfied with the contribution the agriculture sector is making towards meeting the Government's emissions reduction targets; if not, why not? SARAH PALLETT to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: What recent announcements has the Government made on reconnecting New Zealand to the world? Dr SHANE RETI to the Minister of Health: How many inpatient procedures, as they are described in answer to written question No. 51279, have been deferred since the start of the current Delta outbreak, and how many people, if any, are now waiting more than four months for a specialist appointment? Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Health: How is the Cancer Control Agency driving long-term outcomes for men's health in relation to prostate cancer? ANDREW BAYLY to the Minister of Finance: What will be the criteria for businesses to be eligible for business support under the new traffic light system, and how many businesses, if any, does he expect to be operating under the red level next week? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister of Transport: How will transport support the economic recovery over the next three years? KAREN CHHOUR to the Minister of Social Development and Employment: Does she believe that she is achieving results for New Zealanders currently not in the workforce and receiving income support who are looking to enter the workforce? ANAHILA KANONGATA'A-SUISUIKI to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: What recent announcement has the Government made about supporting Pacific communities in their transition to the COVID-19 Protection Framework? NICOLA WILLIS to the Associate Minister of Housing (Public Housing): Is she concerned about the Tenancy Tribunal's warning that Kainga Ora is being compromised by its own "sustaining tenancies" policy, and how much compensation has the tribunal ordered Kainga Ora to pay due to breaches of its duty under section 45(1)(e) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 to ensure that none of their tenants interfere with the "reasonable peace, comfort, or privacy" of other tenants?

Questions to Ministers: Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? BROOKE VAN VELDEN to the Minister of Health: What clinical criteria, if any, are being used to determine whether a person who is COVID-positive and self-isolating in the community should be given a pulse oximeter, and does he have confidence in the home isolation model? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister of Agriculture: Is he satisfied with the contribution the agriculture sector is making towards meeting the Government's emissions reduction targets; if not, why not? SARAH PALLETT to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: What recent announcements has the Government made on reconnecting New Zealand to the world? Dr SHANE RETI to the Minister of Health: How many inpatient procedures, as they are described in answer to written question No. 51279, have been deferred since the start of the current Delta outbreak, and how many people, if any, are now waiting more than four months for a specialist appointment? Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Health: How is the Cancer Control Agency driving long-term outcomes for men's health in relation to prostate cancer? ANDREW BAYLY to the Minister of Finance: What will be the criteria for businesses to be eligible for business support under the new traffic light system, and how many businesses, if any, does he expect to be operating under the red level next week? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister of Transport: How will transport support the economic recovery over the next three years? KAREN CHHOUR to the Minister of Social Development and Employment: Does she believe that she is achieving results for New Zealanders currently not in the workforce and receiving income support who are looking to enter the workforce? ANAHILA KANONGATA'A-SUISUIKI to the Minister for Pacific Peoples: What recent announcement has the Government made about supporting Pacific communities in their transition to the COVID-19 Protection Framework? NICOLA WILLIS to the Associate Minister of Housing (Public Housing): Is she concerned about the Tenancy Tribunal's warning that Kainga Ora is being compromised by its own "sustaining tenancies" policy, and how much compensation has the tribunal ordered Kainga Ora to pay due to breaches of its duty under section 45(1)(e) of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 to ensure that none of their tenants interfere with the "reasonable peace, comfort, or privacy" of other tenants?

Dr DUNCAN WEBB to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon EUGENIE SAGE to the Minister for the Environment: Does he consider that trees in our cities and towns are appropriately protected; if so, why? Hon JUDITH COLLINS to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? Dr ANAE NERU LEAVASA to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: What recent decisions has the Government made on New Zealand's transition to the COVID-19 Protection Framework? DAVID SEYMOUR to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all her statements and policies? ANDREW BAYLY to the Minister of Finance: Has he sought advice on the number of businesses that may be forced to close once current financial support is reworked as part of the traffic light system; if so, how many businesses? NAISI CHEN to the Minister for Economic and Regional Development: What reports has he seen on the state of the venture capital industry? JAN LOGIE to the Minister for Building and Construction: Is she satisfied that carbon emissions in the building and construction sector are being reduced fast enough to meet the Government's emission reduction goals? CHRIS BISHOP to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: How many fully vaccinated people, if any, who have travelled from Australia since 23 August 2021 have tested positive for COVID-19 in New Zealand, and how many travellers from Australia have completed stays in managed isolation and quarantine since 23 August 2021? IBRAHIM OMER to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: How is the Government supporting businesses to get their workforces vaccinated? NICOLA WILLIS to the Associate Minister of Housing (Public Housing): Does she have confidence in the way Kāinga Ora is implementing its “sustainable tenancies” policy, and what advice, if any, has she had about whether Kāinga Ora's policy to “preserve and not terminate tenancies” has placed it in breach of its obligations as a landlord under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986? WILLOW-JEAN PRIME to the Minister of Conservation: What progress has been made on establishing a marine mammal sanctuary in the Bay of Islands?

The Government has introduced changes to help ease the impacts of COVID-19 restrictions on both commercial and residential tenancies.As part of the COVID-19 Response Legislation Bill, measures are being taken to help businesses resolve disputes over commercial rent, as well as provide greater certainty for landlords and tenants by protecting residential tenancies from being terminated during COVID-19 Alert Level 4.Arbitration will be required where landlords and tenants are unable to come to agreement about a fair rent proportion, unless they agree to an alternative dispute resolution process such as mediation.The Residential Tenancies Act changes will enable restrictions against residential tenancy terminations to be switched on and off by Ministerial order.Property Investors Federations executive officer Sharon Cullwick feels some of the measures are excessive.She spoke to James Daniels and Tyler Adams.LISTEN ABOVE

In this interview we speak with Kayla Andrade, founder of Ontario Landlords Watch, landlord advocate, and ambassador of the Landlord Credit Bureau. Over the years, Ontario Landlords Watch has built a solid foundation of supporters through their services involving the rental housing market, the Residential Tenancies Act and the landlord and tenant board legislation. This strong team has evolved to fight not only for the rights of landlords but also for the plight of good tenants and the heavily burdened taxpayer.    In this episode, we dived into: What the Ontario Landlords Watch stands for and the community that stands behind it  What the Landlord Credit Bureau is and how it works What Bill 184 is and how the Ontario Landlords Watch advocated for it The process of eviction notices and how they have changed during the pandemic How you can help tenants in hardship situations as a landlord All about forms N13 and N12 and how each of them works   *Remember to leave us a rating and review on your favourite podcast platform!   Connect with our guest: Kayla Andrade - Founder of Ontario Landlords Watch Email: olwlandlords@gmail.com  Landlord Credit Bureau: https://landlordcreditbureau.com Use code OLW15 for 15% off Ontario Landlords Watch: https://ontariolandlordswatch.com Ontario Ombudsman: https://www.ombudsman.on.ca/home    Connect With Us: Peak Multifamily Investments Instagram: @peakmultifamily Facebook: @peakmultifamily Facebook Group: Apartment Building Investors Network LinkedIn: Peak Multifamily Investments Email: connect@peakmultifamily.ca Website: www.peakmultifamily.ca   Mark Baltazar - Co-Founder, Peak Multifamily Investments Instagram: @mark_baltazar Facebook: Mark Baltazar LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mark-baltazar Email: mark@peakmultifamily.ca   Mike Rockall - Co-Founder, Peak Multifamily Investments Instagram: @rockallrealestate Email: mike@peakmultifamily.ca   More Resources: Looking to gain insight into the world of apartment building investing? Here's your chance: We are hosting a new webinar series! Sign up now: https://bit.ly/webregistration_podcast   We are currently buying 6-30 unit buildings all across Ontario. If you are looking to sell your building, visit https://peakmultifamily.ca/seller   Are you looking to purchase an apartment building? Join our V.I.P. buyers list by visiting https://peakmultifamily.ca/buyer   Interested in learning more about our coaching and educational programs related to multifamily investing? Set up an introductory call with our hosts by visiting https://bit.ly/peak_coachingservices    Sign-up to stay up to date on the latest webinars, events, podcast episodes and other resources pertaining to multifamily investing in Canada and building generational wealth. Visit: http://bit.ly/signup_peak   Visit https://bit.ly/peak-duediligence to download our FREE ‘Apartment Building Purchase Due Diligence Checklist'.   Visit http://www.peakmultifamily.ca/insights-and-resources for FREE access to apartment building investing webinars.    Visit our website at www.peakmultifamily.ca for more information about our investment strategy and other FREE resources to help guide you along your apartment building investment journey.

Here's What You'll Learn:  What the Residential Tenancies Act is and how it can help you What to do with bad tenants How to deal with the Landlord Tenant Board The legal documentation you MUST keep to help you resolve any tenants issues And much, much more! Find out more about Suzanne at bellumlegal.com