Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines
Fines for Failing to Comply
Since the 1st July of 2021, when a new, renewed or varied tenancy is signed for a Birchville rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance tasks must be done within 90 days.
Since the 1st July of 2021, when a brand new or renewed tenancy is signed on the Birchville rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be done by the end of 90 days.
Inability to adhere to each of Healthy Homes Standards within the period of time expected can lead to penalties of up to $7200. In addition, if the present Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance isn’t included within the renewal, new or revised tenancy contract, there may be an additional fine or infringement fee.
Any tenant can ask for information regarding the Healthy Homes Standard and how they relate to the property they live in. If the property manager does not provide the required information within 21 days from being informed of the request, they may receive an infringement notification and could be fined up to $750.
Furthermore, there’s also a penalty of up to $900 for landlords or property managers who provide a false or false Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance or information. The person who is liable for this fine is the one who is named on the tenancy agreement as the person who is who is letting the property which could be the name of the landlord, or the company that manages the property.
The information contained in the Compliance Statement requirements to be up-to-date before the tenancy agreement can be signed, and ideally it must be updated through the tenancy period as associated work has been completed.
It is also crucial to remember that a landlord who have multiple rental properties may face more severe penalties for not complying. The harshest penalties are handed down for serious breaches. Landlords with at least six rental properties could receive fines of up to $50,000, and even as high as $100,000 in hearing claims.
If you fail to comply with compliance with Healthy Homes requirements can hit your bank account and result in significant fines and still being required to adhere to the regulations. Don’t put your rental at risk. property Contact us now and ask us to conduct a home assessment done on the rental property you are renting.
Find the full information on this law. Residential Tenancies Act landlords responsibilities.