TENANT INFORMATION GUIDE FOR TENANTS (QLD) | Page 6

During a tenancy
Maintenance
You are responsible for looking after the property and keeping it, and any
inclusions (like the oven), clean. The lessor/agent is responsible for ensuring the
property is fit to live in and in a good state of repair. They must also make sure it
complies with any health and safety laws.

Repairs
The lessor/agent generally carries out any repairs or organises someone to do
so. You should not carry out repairs without written consent. When entering the
property to fix the problem the lessor/agent must comply with the appropriate
entry notice period.
If you or your guests damage the property, you may have to pay for the repairs.

Fixtures
Fixtures can only be added with the lessor/agent’s written consent and they
do not have to agree to the request if they give a good reason.

What to do in an emergency
If the lessor/agent or nominated repairer listed on your agreement cannot be
contacted, you can arrange for a qualified person to carry out emergency
repairs, to a maximum value of 2 weeks rent. If you pay the repairer you will
need to give all receipts to the lessor/agent who must pay you back within
7 days. Keep copies of all receipts. Check your agreement to clarify what is
meant by an emergency repair.
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