A guide to Australian Residential tenancy law
A practical and comprehensive guide to residential tenancy law in each Australian state and territory.


About The Book
This comprehensive and practical guide to residential tenancy law in each Australian state and territory, is written by Margaret Barron. It explains with the use of many examples, the rights, duties and obligations of Australian landlords, property managers and tenants.
This book will be a valuable asset for landlords, tenants, property managers, students of property management and others who are seeking knowledge of residential tenancy law in Australia.
It covers the significant and recent changes to residential tenancy legislation introduced in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Victoria.
Considering how many people rent properties in Australia today and will do in the future, this book is a must read for every property manager, tenant, landlord or property investor.
Chapter 1
Legislation & the creation of a residential tenancy agreement
History of residential tenancies law, legislation and dispute resolution bodies in each state and territory, scope and objects of legislation, definitions, key features of legislation, creation of the agreement, elements of contract law, terms inconsistent with RT legislation, endorsed terms ACT, fixed and periodic tenancies, standard terms and conditions, major obligations of landlord and tenants and specific requirements for creation of an agreement per jurisdiction.

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A practical and comprehensive guide to residential tenancy law in each Australian state and territory.

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