I'm a landlord what does it mean for me?

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The introduction of COVID-19 safety measures has resulted in a number changes that affect landlords:

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• to limit unnecessary contact, Mangrove Realty has suspended all routine inspections.  We are currently looking into options for virtual inspections and a tenant self inspection options 

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• National Cabinet agreed to a moratorium on evictions over the next six months for residential tenancies in financial distress who are unable to meet their commitments due to the impact of coronavirus. ​​

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• the big banks have announced support including the option for landlords who lose rental incomes to defer their mortgage repayments by up to six months, pending a three-month review.  Please check with your bank about options available through them

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• Mangrove Realty has secured contractors to ensure the repairs and maintenance of your property can continue with strict social distancing criteria 

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• the Federal Government has banned open for inspections.  Property viewings will be reduced to appointment only with adherence to strict social distancing and attendee numbers

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• QCAT has made a number of changes to how it will deal with disputes:

  • all hearings will be by phone or videoconferencing except in exceptional authorised circumstances

  • anyone authorised to appear in person must sign a COVID-19 personal statement

  • all documents to be relied on at hearing must be filed by email

  • all non-urgent Minor Civil Disputes listed for hearing are adjourned to a date to be fixed. This includes:  non-urgent residential tenancy disputes and minor debt disputes

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