NSW Property requirements for tenants

[Jboz]

Hi,

I plan to rent my property soon and wondering what requirements are to have it rent ready apart from the usual workings of day to day requirements (e.g. working light bulbs etc)?

I know smoke alarms in corridoors next to bedrooms are required, what else do I need to consider to prepare my property?

Many Thanks

 

[Scott No Mates]

• Working locks
• Water efficiency measures
• Deadlocks/window bolts (for insurance)
• Gates/fences in good order
• 2 sets keys (generally) + spare for managing agent

 

[chilliblue]

Really nothing different to the other states. Everything in the property should be n working condition.

A set of keys for EVERY ADULT listed on the property.

 

[Macca]

I also made sure that I kept a full set of keys for myself, do not ever give the agent your last set of keys.

Not even for a lend to get some more cut, get another set cut yourself and give him those.

 

[SeafordSunshine]

NSW requirements for tenants.

1. Make sure everything is in good working order.

2. Security, ask an insurance company what is the minimum requirements for tenants to ensure their goods.
3.Photos of all appliances.
I hope this helps,
Cheers,

 

[datto]

Should the mirrors on the ceiling be removed? I suppose they could fall down and cause an injury.

 

[AlmostBob]

Compliant with building code, regarding

• egress windows,
• egress doors and locks,
• hard wire smoke alarms,
• low flow water devices
• fuse/breaker panels
• exterior lighting
• fire separation

The property is undergoing a change of use, from a private home to a residential tenancy, no grandfathering of prior compliances

make sure all power points are double at least, does less damage than dozens of double adaptors

3.7.2.2 Requirements for smoke alarms

• Smoke alarms must be installed in-
  • Class 1a buildings in accordance with 3.7.2.3; and
  • Class 1b buildings in accordance with 3.7.2.4 and 3.7.2.5.
• Smoke alarms must comply with AS 3786.
• Smoke alarms must be connected to the consumer mains power where
  consumer power is supplied to the building.

3.7.2.3 Location - Class 1a buildings
Smoke alarms must be installed in a Class 1a building on or near the ceiling in-

• any storey containing bedrooms-
  • between each part of the dwelling containing bedrooms and the
    remainder of the dwelling; and
  • where bedrooms are served by a hallway, in that hallway, and
• any other storey not containing bedrooms.

(see Figure 3.7.2.1, Diagram a and Figure 3.7.2.2)

class 1a is single dwellings