Tag: tenancy
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What landlords must do to cool rental homes as heat rises in Australia
Understanding tenant rights in hot weather As Australia swelters through heatwaves, keeping rental homes comfortable becomes a top priority for renters. While individual lease agreements and state laws shape what landlords must provide, there are general expectations around habitable conditions, ventilation, and cooling. This guide explains what landlords are typically obliged to do, what renters…
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Neighbours Reach Breaking Point as Kāinga Ora Tenant Repeatedly Throws Items Over Fence
Growing Tension in a Quiet Suburb In a suburban neighbourhood, tension has been quietly mounting as residents report a Kāinga Ora tenant repeatedly throwing household items over a boundary fence. The ongoing issue has left neighbours feeling vulnerable, frustrated, and uncertain about when or if the situation will improve. The Timeline: From Frustration to Formal…
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Controversial Tenancy Bill Passes at Queen’s Park
Ontario Moves Forward with Housing Reform The Ontario legislature gave final approval to Bill 60, the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, paving the way for significant amendments to the province’s Residential Tenancies Act. The controversial legislation, championed by Premier Doug Ford’s government, aims to accelerate housing supply and alter the balance of rights and responsibilities…
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Sibu Couple Faces RM280,000 Power Bill After Tenant’s Crypto Mining
Overview: A Shocking Bill Unfolds A couple in Sibu, Malaysia, who were renting out a shophouse for a modest RM1,000 a month, were stunned to receive a demand from Sarawak Energy for RM280,000 in unpaid electricity charges. The charge stemmed from a tenant allegedly using the property for cryptocurrency mining, an activity that draws heavily…