Tenants can only be held liable for water charges if this is stated in the contract and if the premises are measured individually for water supply. The lessor can recover the full cost of using the water if the premises are fully water efficient and this is stipulated in the agreement. If the premises are not water efficient, the lessor must pay for an adequate water supply and this reasonable amount should be agreed at the beginning of the rental. When a tenant mentioned in a contract gives another person (a “subtenant”) the right to lease part or all of the property, the tenant becomes the “primary tenant” with respect to the subtenant. RTA forms are available online under www.rta.qld.gov.au The RTA can also send forms to customers upon request. Call the RTA at 1300 366 311 The owner, agent or supplier must meet an entry condition report and distribute a copy to you the day or before your entry. You have three working days From the day you can move in, you have time to inspect the premises and write your comments on the form. This applies if you have given notice to the owner or agent to fix a violation and they have not resolved the violation by the due date of your notification (make repairs). The repair problems requested must be serious to justify the termination of the entire contract.

In court, you will need proof of the repair problem and the steps you have taken. During your agreement, the owner or supplier is responsible for repairs and general maintenance of the premises and must ensure that the place is properly secured. If they do not do so, they are not complying with their obligations under the law. If the parties reach an agreement on the repayment of the loan, RTA will release the loan on the agreed amounts. You should not stop paying the rent because the landlord, agent or supplier has not repaired. Withholding rent is contrary to your agreement and does not help solve the repair problem. It is the owner/agent who decides to which candidate the rental agreement is offered. The landlord/agent is not required to indicate a reason for rejecting a rental application, although it is useful for a potential tenant to get feedback if their application is not successful.. . .

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