Rent Arrears Is Our #1 Focus

December/January can be trying months for rent arrears. With Christmas comes presents, with presents comes spending, and with spending comes no money, resulting in tenants overlooking their rental payment commitments.

We have been advising tenants to pay a little extra each week leading up to Christmas to avoid a rent arrears situation. However, no matter how much we pursue the tenants, it is inevitable that some tenants will fall into arrears. As we both know, rent arrears is unacceptable and a clear breach of the tenancy agreement. However, we must be mindful that many tenants and landlords experience short-term hardship at this time of the year.

If your tenant/s fall into arrears, you can be assured that the appropriate notices will be issued in accordance with legislation while also having compassion for both parties’ situations.