Tenants FAQ’s
You can view one of our properties at our scheduled open-homes, which are held every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, or contact one of our leasing agents to arrange a private inspection.
To apply for a rental property with Raine&Horne Brisbane West, please either inform the inspection officer at the open-home you are attending or one of our lovely staff through an email/phone call, and they can forward through a link to our 2APPLY applications website.
Please ensure you include 100 points worth of ID, payslips and/or bank statements or any government documents proving income. Failure to provide all the required information could result in your rental application being delayed. If you are unsure as to what you need to provide, please ask a Raine&Horne Brisbane West team member.
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A residential tenancy agreement is a legal contract between a tenant and a landlord or agent. The agreement outlines the amount of rent to be paid, payment frequency, the duration of the tenancy, the amount of money required as refundable security bond, as well as other conditions and rules. It is a legally binding contract so it is important that you spend time reviewing the agreement before you sign it.
If you are a current Raine&Horne Brisbane West tenant and have not had a pet approved at your property, you must submit your request in writing to your Raine&Horne Brisbane West Property Manager. You will need to advise what type of pet, breed, age and other relevant information prior to obtaining the pet. Your property manager will then need to obtain permission from the landlord and body corporate for the building. For a new rental application seeking to have a pet onsite, permission from the landlord and body corporate manager will also need to be obtained to be included within the application process.
If you are going to be late with your rental payment please contact your Raine&Horne Brisbane West Property Manager immediately. We understand that unexpected delays can happen, communicating ahead of time with your property manager will give them more ability to assist you if this does occur. If you have not paid the full rent amount due on a particular day as agreed under the terms of the tenancy agreement, and that amount has remained unpaid for a period of 14 days or more ( may vary dependant on which state or territory you reside in ) you may be issued with a termination notice. Repeated late payments may affect your rental history.
If you lose the keys to your home or they are stolen, please let your Raine&Horne Brisbane West Property Manager know immediately. Your Property Manager will make suitable arrangements for locks to be replaced using the office sanctioned Locksmith and you will be liable for the replacement costs. Also, if you change any of the locks in the premises, it is your responsibility to provide a copy to the agent and also return these keys when vacating the property.
It is company policy that where possible, all repairs are lodged in writing. You can lodge written repair requests by submitting a maintenance request form below or use the maintenance request forms handed to you at the commencement of your tenancy. You can also lodge your repair requests by sending an email direct to your Raine&Horne Brisbane West Property Manager.
You do not need to be present within the property at the allocated inspection time, as our lettings staff will use our office set of keys to access the property in your absence. As part of our service to your landlord, the property will be inspected. You will receive notice in writing from your Raine&Horne Brisbane West Property Manager prior to any inspection taking place. Your Property Manager will assess the condition of the property to ensure everything is in order and there are no safety issues within the property. It is also an ideal time for us to check on any maintenance repairs that may be required, so if you have anything you would like to bring to our attention please advise the property manager during or before the inspection.
- Any outstanding rent is paid promptly.
- The property is cleaned and in good order as per the original Entry Condition report you were given at the commencement of your tenancy prior to returning keys.
- Any monies outstanding are paid in full eg: water, any damages, compensation amounts and break lease fees
- All keys and remote controls etc have been returned within the time frame specified.
Once the above criteria have been met we can then refund your bond to you.