Tenants FAQ’s
You can view one of our properties at a scheduled open for inspection or contact one of our leasing agents to arrange a private inspection.
To apply for a rental property with Raine&Horne Great Southern, please submit an application through our website by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the rental listing. To view our rental properties please click here.
A residential tenancy agreement is a legal contract between a tenant and a landlord or agent. The agreement outlines the amount of rent to be paid, payment frequency, the duration of the tenancy, the amount of money required as refundable security bond, as well as other conditions and rules. It is a legally binding contract, so it is important that you spend time reviewing the agreement before you sign it.
If you are a current Raine&Horne Great Southern tenant and have not had a pet approved at your property, you must submit your request in writing to your Property Manager. You will need to advise what type of pet, breed, age and other relevant information prior to obtaining the pet. Your property manager will then need to obtain permission from the landlord and if approved a pet bond of $260 is payable. For a new rental application seeking to have a pet onsite, permission from the landlord will also need to be obtained and forms part of the application process.
If you are going to be late with your payment, please contact your Raine&Horne Great Southern Property Manager immediately. We understand the unexpected does occur, communicating ahead of time with your property manager will give them more ability to assist you if this does occur. If you have not paid the full rent amount due on a particular day as agreed under the terms of the tenancy agreement, and that amount has remained unpaid for a period of 7 days or more (may vary dependant on which state or territory you reside in) you will be issued with a breach notice and you will have 14 days to rectify this, if still unpaid a termination notice will be issued.. Repeated late payment may affect your rental history.
If you lose the keys to your home or they are stolen, please let your Raine&Horne Great Southern Property Manager know immediately. You will be liable for the replacement of all keys and remotes. Also, if you change any of the locks in the premises, it is your responsibility to provide a copy to the agent and return these keys when vacating the property.
It is company policy that all repairs are lodged in writing. You can lodge your repair requests by sending an email direct to your Raine&Horne Great Southern Property Manager.
No, you do not need to be home, if you are not home at the allocated inspection time we will use our office set of keys to access the property. As part of our service to your landlord, the property will be inspected. You will receive notice in writing from your Raine&Horne Great Southern Property Manager prior to any inspection taking place. Your Property Manager will assess the condition of the property to ensure everything is in order and there are no safety issues at the property. It is also an ideal time for us to check on any maintenance repairs that may be required so if you had anything you would like to bring to our attention, please advise the property manager during or before the inspection.
- Any outstanding rent is paid promptly.
- The property is cleaned and in good order as per the original Entry Condition report you were given at the commencement of your tenancy prior to returning keys.
- Any monies outstanding are paid in full e.g.: water, any damages, compensation amounts and break lease fees.
- All keys and remote controls etc have been returned within the time frame specified.
Once the above criteria have been met we can then refund your bond to you.