Guide to Renting : Tenancy Information
1. Prior to submitting an Application for tenancy you will be required to view the property you are applying for.
2. When you wish to rent a property with Buytas Property Rental Department, you will be asked to fill in an Application Form. In filling out this form you will be asked to identify yourself, with a photo identification, and 100 point check.
3. You will be requested to supply information:
- Where you have previously rented.
- A rental reference will be required.
- Personal Reference/s.
- You will also need to supply a current Credit report that will accompany your completed Application Form.
4. Tasmanian Credit Reports can be obtained from: Tasmanian Collection Services who have offices throughout Tasmania. Interstate Credit Reports can be obtained from: BayCorp Credit Advantage: telephone 02 94646000 or 02 99517880.
5. When the application form is completed with all accompanying documentation the application and the information presented confirmed, you will be contacted by our office whether your application for tenancy is successful or not.
COMMENCING YOUR TENANCY
6. When your application has been approved by both the Agent and in most cases, the property owner, there is documentation that must be completed to commence your tenancy.
TENANCY AGREEMENT
7. The Residential Tenancy Agreement (Lease) will be prepared prior to the commencement of your tenancy. Please ensure you carefully read and understand all information in this important document. The Lease details your rights and responsibilities for the period of your tenancy, and is a legal binding document.
PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT
8. A Condition Report will be supplied to you at the commencement of your tenancy and is evidence of the state of repair and condition of the residential premises. Digital Photos will also be taken. You are provided with a two (2) days to review the report and either accept the condition of the property as documented, or to make additional comments of variance, the document is then delivered to the Asset manager to review, and if both parties agree, both parties sign the documentation. The commencement Condition Report is used for comparison at the end of your tenancy, and form part of the legal documentation.
BOND MONEY
9. A security deposit equivalent to four (4) weeks rent is required to be paid prior to the commencement of your tenancy. This security deposit is retained by the Agency in a Trust Account as security for the obligations under a residential tenancy agreement (lease). The security deposit will be returned to you at the finalisation of your tenancy provided all rental monies have been paid and the property is left in the same condition as at the commencement of your tenancy, excepting fair wear and tear.
RENTAL PAYMENTS
10. Under the Residential Tenancy Act 1997 there are various steps that can be taken against you as the Tenant if your rent falls into arrears. By paying your rent on or before the due date at all times, you’ll save on time and effort for everyone.
All rents are payable two (2) weeks in advance and payable direct into the Agency Trust Account at any branch of the Commonwealth Bank: BSB 067022 Account Number 10035726
Other payment options available are:
- A rental bank deposit book
- Cheque or Money Order
- Direct Credit
If you are experiencing difficulty paying rent please make contact with us.
KEYS
11. At the commencement of your tenancy you will be provided with a set of property keys. Our Agency will also retain an access key to the property.
