The residential tenancies act, inQueensland states:-
The responsibilities of the lessor/agent
The lessor/agent has responsibilities to you, the tenant. They must make sure:
They meet their responsibilities under the agreement:
• they cover the cost of preparing the agreement (and follow the agreement)
• all charges, rates and taxes for the place are paid for
• a full set of keys is given to one tenant, and the others get keys for entry
• they follow the rules for renting set out by the Residential Tenancies and Rooming
Accommodation Act 2008.
They provide you with a suitable home:
• the premises is ready for you to move into on the date agreed
• the premises is fit to live in and in a good state of repair
• the premises meets all laws that deal with health and safety
• the place is reasonably secure
• they do not cause a nuisance, or seriously affect the reasonable peace, comfort and privacy of the tenant
• they keep the premises and any inclusions in good repair during the agreement
• common areas (if there are any) are kept clean.
The other items are smoke alarms, and safety switches. If they are all in order, then you will be OK. We do speak to landlords about "standards" The standard of the property, will attract that standard of tenant. Each year, we look at the "problem" situations, and then work with the landlords, in a plan to improve the property, with the outcome of improvving the tenancy. Win win for every one.
Hope thats been of help.