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We have a committed team on your side, but it's more than that. It's your tailor-made partnership. We communicate with you in a way that aligns with your needs. No question goes unanswered, that's our guarantee to you. It's this difference that elevates our property management team. It's the kind of care you want, and it's exactly what you'll receive with Hudson McHugh. Our investors expect different, the difference is in the detail.
"Incredibly simple and professional experience. I am thrilled with the service provided by the team at Hudson McHugh. I have recently rented my place out and had a fabulous experience. The customer service for calls, paperwork and the rental process were seamless"
Rema Lolas
landlord
FAQs
What do I need to do to ensure my property is ready to be leased?
Before renting out your property, you must make sure that the property is reasonably clean, is fit to live in and is in a reasonable state of repair. You must take all reasonable steps to ensure that:
- There is no legal barrier to occupy the property as a residence (e.g. environmental planning restrictions or no council approval to use the property as a residence)
- Your property complies with health and safety laws (e.g. pool fencing, electrical installations, smoke alarms, window and balcony safety)
- The property is reasonably secure
- All light fittings are fitted with working globes
How often can I increase the rent?
Rent can be increased as long as the minimum 60 day written notice is given to the tenant. Rent can only be increased once in a 12 month period after the minimum 60 day written notice is given to the tenant.
How can I terminate the tenancy?
Should you wish to terminate the tenancy, there are 3 types of notices that need to be provided in writing:
- To end the tenancy at the end of the fixed term
Either party can give at least 30 days notice to end a tenancy when the fixed term of the agreement is due to expire. - To end a tenancy after the fixed term has expired (i.e. a continuing tenancy)
A tenant is required to give at least 21 days notice and the owner must give at least 90 days notice to terminate the agreement any time after the fixed term has ended. - To end a tenancy due to a breach
A 14 day termination notice may be given at any time if either party breaches a term of the agreement, or if the tenant is more than 14 days in arrears of rent.
If my tenant is constantly in arrears, can I issue a termination notice?
Should the tenants rent fall 14 days in arrears on the 15th, the property manager with the instructions of the owner can issue out a 14 day termination notice for Rental Arrears. If the tenant pays all rent prior to the termination date the notice is void.
How hard is it to switch to Hudson McHugh to manage my property?
Should you not be satisfied with the level of service from your current agency and you are looking to change agency the change over steps are easy!
- We will contact the current agency and provide them written notice to terminate the agreement.
- We will arrange a time with the current agency to collect the files and keys.
- Once the files have been collected, twe will touch base with the tenants if tenanted and introduce our agency. We will also arrange a routine inspection so that we can familiarise ourselves with the property and introduce ourselves to the tenants.
What am I responsible for when it comes to Smoke Alarms?
As per legislation it is a requirement that a landlord must ensure that the rental property has smoke alarm(s) installed at the property. The smoke alarms must be functioning and compliant. Landlords are responsible to:
- Carry out annual checks to ensure all smoke alarms installed at the property are in working order.
- Replace a removable battery in all smoke alarms annually.
- Repairs and replacements of hardwired smoke alarms must be carried out by an authorized electrician.
- You must repair or replace a smoke alarm within 2 business days from when you find out it is not working (this includes replacing a battery).
- The whole smoke alarm must be replaced within 10 years from the date of manufacture or earlier if specified by the smoke alarm manufacturer. Penalties apply if these obligations are not met.
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