Rental Property Healthy Homes Fines
Fines for Failing to Comply
As of 1st July 2021, when a brand new or renewed tenancy is signed for an Eastbourne rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance items need to be finished within 90 days.
As of 1st July 2021, if a new or renewed tenancy is signed on an Eastbourne rental property, all Healthy Homes compliance work must be taken care of within 90 days.
Failure to comply with one of the Healthy Homes Standards within the anticipated timeframe could result in the possibility of a fine up to $7200. Additionally, if a current Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance is not incorporated within a new, renewed or revised tenancy contract, there may be an additional penalty or infringement fee.
Any tenant may request information about the Healthy Homes Standard and how they relate to the property they live in. If the property manager does not supply the information requested within 21 days of being informed of the request, they could receive an infringement letter and be fined upto $750.
Additionally, there is also a fine of approximately $900 for property owners or property managers that provide false or false Healthy Homes Statement of Compliance or other information. The person responsible for this fine is the one who is identified on the tenancy agreement as the person who is renting the property and it could be the name of the landlord, or the property management company.
The information contained in the Statement of Compliance needs to be accurate when the tenancy contract is executed, and it should be maintained through the tenancy period as relevant work gets completed.
It is also important to note that a landlord who manage multiple rental properties may face even higher fines for non-compliance. The highest penalties are reserved for the most serious violations, and landlords who own six or more properties could be fined up to $50,000, and even as high as $100,000 in hearing claims.
Clearly, failure to adhere to compliance with Healthy Homes requirements can hit your pocket hard, and result in massive fines as well as still having to meet compliance. Don’t risk your rental property Call us today and make arrangements to have a home evaluation performed on your rental property.
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