The Property Management Playbook
The Property Management Playbook is Castellan Consulting’s podcast where we dive into the key strategies, challenges, and success stories in the property management industry. Hosted by industry experts, it’s your go-to resource for mastering the Residential Tenancies Act and navigating VCAT with confidence.
The Property Management Playbook
Ep. 5 - Jafarpourasr v Tancevski & Whether Advertising Must Be Pro-Rated When Calculating Break Lease Fees
In this jam-packed episode of The Property Management Playbook, we tackle two pivotal legal issues shaping the property management landscape.
Part 1: Jafarpourasr v Tancevski
We delve into Daly AsJ's landmark judgment that extended the principles in Smith to all notices to vacate requiring reasons under the Residential Tenancies Act. The core question? How detailed must a notice to vacate be for a landlord to sufficiently inform a renter of the reasons for repossession?
Part 2: Pro-Rating Advertising Costs for Break Lease Fees
Switching gears, we explore the hot-button topic of whether advertising costs must be pro-rated when calculating break lease fees. Using recent Tribunal rulings, we discuss how Section 211A(3) of the Residential Tenancies Act impacts compensation claims and the practical implications for renters and rental providers alike.
🎧 Tune in now for expert analysis and actionable insights into these complex legal issues. This episode is a must-listen for property managers, agents, and anyone navigating the Residential Tenancies Act!
