If the water is separately metered, the Tenant can be held responsible for water usage. In Townsville, it is common for the water to be included in the rent, as most Owners opt for the Standard Water Plan with their rates - this allows up to 772kL per year. There may also be additional water efficiency requirements to be met, depending on the current water efficiency of your property. There is a section on the Tenancy Agreement that details the conditions of water usage charges. From the date a Tenant commences and if specified on the Tenancy Agreement, Tenants are responsible to pay for electricity, telephone, gas plus water usage charges. The Landlord is responsible to pay Council / Shire sewerage and drainage rates, Land Tax and all corporate charges.

FAQs Archive

Q: Do I pay for the telephone connection?

It is recommended that if the Property is new or has been vacant for awhile and a telephone line is not connected to the Property, the Landlord considers paying for a line connection. We recommend the Tenant organises the work and submits the account to us for the Landlord to pay. The Tenant is responsible to pay for the service connection to the line and all services used.

Q: Are all repairs done properly?

Work arranged by our Agency for your Property is carried out by a suitably qualified and licensed tradesperson. If the work required is covered by a warranty, our Agency contacts the supplier, or if the work is claimable under your Landlord or any other insurance policy, we can contact the insurer to claim on your behalf. Our Agency has access to a wide range of trades people who have met our Agency’s stringent criteria.

Do I pay for the telephone connection?

Nikki Trautmann2019-08-25T01:29:20+10:00

It is recommended that if the Property is new or [...]

Do I pay for the telephone connection?Nikki Trautmann2019-08-25T01:29:20+10:00

Who pays for water?

Nikki Trautmann2019-08-25T01:29:13+10:00

If the water is separately metered, the Tenant can be [...]

Who pays for water?Nikki Trautmann2019-08-25T01:29:13+10:00

Are all repairs done properly?

Nikki Trautmann2019-08-25T01:29:05+10:00

Work arranged by our Agency for your Property is carried [...]

Are all repairs done properly?Nikki Trautmann2019-08-25T01:29:05+10:00

Can I say I don’t want pets at my Property?

Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T14:12:09+10:00

Landlords may choose to specify if Pets are, or, [...]

Can I say I don’t want pets at my Property?Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T14:12:09+10:00

Where is the Bond held?

Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T14:11:17+10:00

A rental bond is a security deposit paid at [...]

Where is the Bond held?Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T14:11:17+10:00

How often can I inspect the Property other than for maintenance?

Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T14:05:43+10:00

The Tenancy Agreement specifies that the Tenant permits the [...]

How often can I inspect the Property other than for maintenance?Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T14:05:43+10:00

What is the average length of a Tenancy Agreement?

Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T14:04:16+10:00

The most common Tenancy is a Fixed Term eg [...]

What is the average length of a Tenancy Agreement?Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T14:04:16+10:00

Does somebody keep track of rental payments

Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T13:19:23+10:00

Each business day rent arrears are monitored with action [...]

Does somebody keep track of rental paymentsNikki Trautmann2019-09-05T13:19:23+10:00

How and when am I paid the rent from my Tenants?

Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T13:03:50+10:00

Meraki Property Management disburse funds twice a month.All monies [...]

How and when am I paid the rent from my Tenants?Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T13:03:50+10:00

What Insurance is needed for an investment Property?

Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T12:41:42+10:00

Landlord Insurance covers you for tenant-related losses. Things like [...]

What Insurance is needed for an investment Property?Nikki Trautmann2019-09-05T12:41:42+10:00