Rent to buy schemes in Australia
Did you know that in some states in Australia there are houses for rent you can build equity on while being a tenant? It’s not that common here, but rent to own plans do exist. In theory, they’re...
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Residential Tenancy Database
A residential tenancy database is a system that stores details of issues that landlords or agents have encountered with their tenants.
What is a residential tenancy database?
A residential tenancy database is a system that stores details of issues that landlords or agents have encountered with their tenants. Being on this database is also known as being ‘blacklisted’.
Reasons for ending up on a tenancy database
Tenants may find themselves on a residential tenancy database if they have:
- Left the property after causing damages that exceed the value of the rental bond
- Been engaging in illegal activities on the property
- Substantial lease violations for an extended period of time
What happens if you are on a residential tenancy database?
Being listed on a tenancy database can impact a tenant's ability to rent in the future. This is because landlords and agents use these databases to screen potential tenants.
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