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24.01.2022 Media Statements Minister for Housing and Public Works, Minister for Digital Technology and Minister for Sport The Honourable Mick de Brenni Sunday, April 19, 2...020 Fair middle ground reached on COVID-19 guidelines for property owners and tenants The Palaszczuk Government has worked with industry stakeholders to establish Guidelines to support Queensland’s approach to implement the moratorium on evictions decided by National Cabinet. Minister for Housing and Public Works Mick de Brenni said that the government had taken into account concerns from Queensland property owners and tenants; and was bolstering its support to make sure that everyone could get through this difficult time. The Palaszczuk Government is a government that listens and will be there for those who need us most when times are tough. Queensland has published a framework on the government’s new www.covid19.qld.gov.au website, setting out the process for interaction pending the development of an implementation Guideline which has been fleshed out with stakeholders this week. Working with industry stakeholders, a Residential Tenancies Practice Guide COVID-19 for property owners and tenants has been developed. The Guide will support owners on a range of COVID-19 issues along with free, impartial and expert conciliation from the Residential Tenancies Authority if parties need additional support to reach agreement. Tenants and property owners in significant financial distress are also being supported through a $20 million rental grant package, announced with the framework over a week ago. As a final step, amendments to the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act will be introduced in Parliament to enable the emergency measures. Mr de Brenni announced that the Residential Tenancies Authority, Real Estate Institute of Queensland, QShelter, Tenants Queensland and QCOSS will form a new COVID-19 Housing Security Sub-Committee. The Palaszczuk Government has established the COVID-19 Housing Security Sub-Committee of the Ministerial Housing Council to oversee the implementation of the response measures. A summary of the Guidelines includes: Threshold criteria to qualify for the application of the COVID-19 rental response, that includes a 25 per cent reduction in income, or where rent exceeds 30 per cent of the tenant’s income. Tenants can be asked to provide the same proof of finances to property managers just as they would when starting a tenancy. Clear guidance on access for the sale of the property, virtual rental inspections and access for essential repairs and maintenance. A 75 per cent income loss threshold before a tenant can end a tenancy with a 7-day cap on break lease fees. Limiting any extension on the term of a tenancy agreement during the COVID-19 period to September 30, 2020 unless agreed otherwise by the owner and tenant, or there is an appropriate ground to end the tenancy.

22.01.2022 The essential Guide to the Qld Government temporary reforms to the Tenancy Legislation due to COVID-19. Refer to the Practice Guide. https://www.covid19.qld.gov.au/the-hub

19.01.2022 Thrilled to announce this new 'gig' and proud of the vision becoming a reality. Thank you to all those who have mentored, supported, encouraged and motivated me to pursue this project. Thank you to my existing clients and to those new clients I haven't yet met! Never stop learning, growing, and evolving! It's all a fabulous adventure! https://www.mlrconsulting.com.au/

18.01.2022 DO YOU OWN RENTAL OR INVESTMENT PROPERTY IN QUEENSLAND? Please protect your investment from the proposed State Government changes Call on the Palaszczuk Government to amend the following aspects of the special COVID-19 residential property proposals:... * Introduce rent deferrals rather than permanent rent waiver rights for tenants. This aligns with the Federal Government model and framework adopted/being adopted in other jurisdictions; (Banks are not offering a mortgage waiver for Landlords; it is a deferred option. The full amount of the mortgage has to be paid with interest accruing over the deferred period. Plus the banks require proof of hardship from Landlords). This action of no obligation to pay rent with no penalty is essentially legalising squatting rights * Introduce a minimum income reduction threshold for tenants to meet before they qualify for the protection measures. In New South Wales, a 25% income reduction requirement applies; * If a tenant is already receiving financial rent assistance, this is the absolute minimum to be paid towards rent via managing agent. * Introduce a standard requirement (proof of hardship, similar to what Centrelink and the Banks require) for tenants to substantiate a rent reduction request to allow landlords to make properly informed and fair decisions about rent reductions; * Clearly defined obligations from Landlord Insurers who may not cover loss of rent under these circumstances (non-claimable event) * Introduce clear guidelines on property entry requirements, and broaden the range of activities allowed to continue, subject to applicable safety and hygiene protocols; * Consider other existing Legislation (Smoke Alarm Compliance; Pool Safety Compliance etc) and the Entry Requirements to protect both the tenant (Safe property) and the Landlords obligations * Remove the proposed break lease right that allows tenants to simply walk away from tenancy agreements with only 1 weeks’ notice notwithstanding that those tenants are afforded all the other protections provided under the Renter Protection Package; and, * Remove the proposed automatic right to a 6-month tenancy agreement extension which in effect introduces a 12-month moratorium in Queensland with the consequential imposition of permanent rent waivers that would be extended over this additional period. When you learn the true extent of these distorted reforms, it will cause a revolt of a kind not seen before in a residential tenancy context. To prevent this from happening we all need to ensure our voice is heard, loud and clear by the Queensland Premier. Click on this link https://www.reiq.com/everyonematters/ and follow the simple steps to send a strong letter to the Queensland Premier OPPOSING her proposal. Now is the time to speak up before Parliament sits on Wednesday, 22 April 2020 to introduce amendments.*

08.01.2022 WELL DONE QUEENSLAND!

02.01.2022 POOLS - Re-opening Information (Queensland) Source: Smart Strata https://www.smartstrata.com/reopening-pools-in-a-body-cor/

01.01.2022 An update from QCAT https://www.qcat.qld.gov.au/about-qcat/covid-19