It should come as no surprise to anyone that over the last two weeks, most of the inquiries we have received from landlords concern rent. More specifically...
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Many landlords are understandably worried after stories like this emerged in the media over the last two weeks. On the one hand, landlords, by and large...
Jeff Bezos said earlier this week that there is ‘no instruction manual for how to feel at a time like this’ and he is exactly right. There is still...
Strange times have the tendency of throwing up unexpected challenges and these are certainly strange times. We are only starting to feel the effects of the...
In light of the growing voice against The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 218-1 (2020), which the Associate Housing Minister Kris Faafoi is the face of...
At Keith Hay Homes we get asked this question on a daily basis. In truth, it’s one of the reasons we love this job so much. Don’t get me wrong, property...
When it comes to looking after yourself, you should always choose a great doctor who is up to date with the latest medical treatments, a fantastic dentist who...
In this day and age, a $20,000 renovation budget won’t get you terribly far. So where should you put your hard-earned dollar? The Goal I’m a big believer...
This week’s question comes from Clifford (paraphrased): Is there such a thing as meth test kits? Can they be used by landlords to carry out meth...
Sandra has a problem. Sandra and her husband Terry live in a small house down a private right-of-way. They have been there for a few years, and like the...
Sometimes, tenants who jointly sign a tenancy agreement may decide to part ways. When that happens, you would expect at least one of the two to move out of the...
Recent changes to the tenancy law have certainly put a whole new spin on the way landlords manage the risks associated with renting out residential properties...
This week’s question comes from Thomas (paraphrased): What are the legal effects (if any) of the OPC’s guidelines for landlords, and what...
Landlords can now enter onto the property* to test for meth contamination. The latest amendment to the Residential Tenancies Act gives landlords the right to...
Landlords are, understandably, feeling vindicated and excited about the RTAA 2019 which now makes tenants liable (up to a certain extent) for carelessly...
Welcome back to Part 2 to our Healthy Homes Standards Compliance Series. After covering heating last week, let’s turn our attention to insulation...
