RENTAL PROPERTY INSPECTIONS - MINIMUM HOUSING STANDARDS
Rental property inspections by a qualified inspector prior to occupancy are now mandatory for all rental properties in Queensland coming up for new tenancies.
The onus is on the Landlord and or Property Manager to provide a rental property that meets the minimum requirements for occupancy.
Any defects uncovered must be remedied before the property can be let.
The legislation is very exact on what the minimum housing requirements are so we have created a checklist.
Once the inspection has been completed, we email this checklist to the property manager. If needed we will attach photos to verify any defects we may have seen.
By and large, the rental properties we have inspected have met the minimum housing standards requirements. However, some have not.
In one rental property, our Building Inspector discovered a main support beam for a landing was rotting and its structural integrity was completely compromised. The boards on the landing also had evidence of rot and need to be replaced. This is an access point to the house that would be used every day so it’s essential it has to be repaired.
If you are a landlord or property manager and need an inspection for a rental property, the price guide for an inspection range from $180 for a unit to $250 for standard size house.
We service Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan City, Gold Coast North, Redlands and Moreton Bay Region.
Call today to book a rental property inspection.
