Tenants' Rights
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If you have a fixed-term lease, when can the rental provider give you a notice to vacate?

  • At any time during the fixed term
  • Within 14 days of signing the contract of sale
  • At least 60 days before the date they want you to leave
  • At the end of your fixed-term lease (correct)

    • If you receive a notice to vacate because the property is being sold, how much notice must you give if you want to move out before the vacate date?

  • At least 14 days' notice (correct)
  • At least 30 days' notice
  • At least 60 days' notice
  • At least 7 days' notice

    • If you end your rental agreement early because the property is being sold, can you be asked to pay any costs for rent that would ordinarily be owing to the end of the fixed-term date in your agreement?

  • No, you cannot be asked to pay any costs for rent until the end of the fixed-term date (correct)
  • Yes, you will have to pay rent until the end of the fixed-term date
  • Yes, but only if you move out before the vacate date mentioned in the notice to vacate
  • No, but you will have to pay rent until the vacate date mentioned in the notice to vacate

    • If the rental provider asks you to pay 'lease break' costs, what should you do?

    <p>Do not pay anything until the claim has gone to VCAT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are you legally required to do in terms of cleaning the property when it is being sold?

    <p>Keep the premises in a 'reasonably clean condition'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the rental provider wants you to move out because of the sale, when must they give you a notice to vacate?

    <p>Within 14 days of signing the contract of sale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the rental provider wants to show your home to prospective buyers, how much notice must they give you?

    <p>At least 14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you have a fixed-term lease, when can the rental provider give you a notice to vacate?

    <p>Only after the end of your fixed term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you receive a notice to vacate because the property is being sold, how much notice must you give if you want to move out before the vacate date?

    <p>At least 14 days' notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you end your rental agreement early because the property is being sold, can you be asked to pay any costs for rent that would ordinarily be owing to the end of the fixed-term date in your agreement?

    <p>No, you don't have to pay any costs for rent until the end of the fixed-term date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the rental provider wants you to move out before the end of your fixed term, can you ask for compensation for your inconvenience?

    <p>Yes, you can ask for compensation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are you legally required to do in terms of cleaning the property when it is being sold?

    <p>You must keep the premises in a 'reasonably clean condition'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can the rental provider ask you to move out just because they are selling the property?

    <p>Yes, but they must give you a notice to vacate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much notice must the rental provider give you if they want you to move out because of the sale?

    <p>14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you have a fixed-term lease, can the rental provider ask you to move out before the end of your fixed term?

    <p>No, they cannot ask you to move out before the end of your fixed term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you receive a notice to vacate because the property is being sold, how much notice must you give if you want to move out before the vacate date?

    <p>At least 14 days' notice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the rental provider wants you to move out before the end of your fixed term, can you ask for compensation for your inconvenience?

    <p>Yes, you can ask for compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the rental provider asks you to pay 'lease break' costs, what should you do?

    <p>Do not pay anything until the claim has gone to VCAT</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you end your rental agreement early because the property is being sold, can you be asked to pay any costs for rent that would ordinarily be owing to the end of the fixed-term date in your agreement?

    <p>No, you cannot be asked to pay any costs for rent that would ordinarily be owing to the end of the fixed-term date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the rental provider wants to enter your home to show it to prospective buyers, how much notice must they give you?

    <p>14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you receive a notice of intention to sell and want to move out, how much notice must you give the rental provider?

    <p>14 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you move out before the vacate date in your notice, are you still responsible for paying the rent?

    <p>You only need to pay the rent up to the vacate date in your notice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the recommended form to use when reporting repairs to the rental provider?

    <p>Notice of breach of duty to rental provider of rented premises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using the official forms when reporting repairs to the rental provider?

    <p>To ensure all important details are included</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what ways can you communicate with the rental provider or agent about repairs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the rental provider or agent agrees to receiving communications electronically, what can you do?

    <p>Send an email or text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if the repairs needed are urgent?

    <p>Call the rental provider or agent as soon as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of confirming the repairs needed in writing?

    <p>To have proof of when the problem was reported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of keeping a copy of the agent's maintenance or repair form?

    <p>To have proof of when the problem was reported</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should you do if you cannot contact the rental provider or agent for urgent repairs?

    <p>Send a text message or email as evidence of your attempt to contact them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of taking photos and videos of the problem?

    <p>To show what the problem is and provide evidence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do to keep records of your contact with the rental provider or agent about the repairs?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you hand deliver the written notice of repairs to the agent or rental provider?

    <p>Write down the date, time, and name of the person you handed it to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can you send notices by email?

    <p>Only if the rental provider or agent has agreed to this</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might you be able to get from the rental provider if they did not arrange for the repairs or took too long to arrange them?

    <p>Compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is it recommended to claim compensation for repairs?

    <p>After the repairs are completed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should you do if you want to claim compensation from the rental provider?

    <p>Tell the rental provider that you are going to claim compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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