Author: Vincent @ Property Maintenance Perth WA

Rental Inspections in WA: Tenant Rights, Notice Periods & Entry Rules

A number of residential tenancy agreements throughout Western Australia provide that a landlord has the entitlement to carry out a maximum of four routine inspections in any 12-month period (Section 46(3), Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA)). There are, however, additional types of visits to a rental property that do not qualify as routine inspections. Examples… Continue reading Rental Inspections in WA: Tenant Rights, Notice Periods & Entry Rules

Landlord Responsibilities in WA: Repairs, Maintenance & the Law

While many rental issues occur unexpectedly, others are foreseeable. Some examples: In both cases, regardless of whether they’re routine or emergency requests, knowing your rights and responsibilities as a landlord can help prevent costly disagreements with your tenant. When Must Repairs Be Made? As per Section 42 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1987 (WA), landlords… Continue reading Landlord Responsibilities in WA: Repairs, Maintenance & the Law

How Much Does A Colorbond Fence Cost In Perth?

Colorbond fence pricing depends on the job. That’s the plain answer. A small repair to one loose panel is not the same as resetting a post, replacing a gate, removing an old fence, or dealing with a long boundary run on sloping ground. So instead of pretending every fence fits one fixed price, we keep… Continue reading How Much Does A Colorbond Fence Cost In Perth?

Who Is Responsible For Blocked Drains — Tenant Or Landlord?

A blocked drain is one of those rental problems nobody wants to own. The tenant says it’s the plumbing. The landlord says it’s what went down the drain. The property manager gets stuck in the middle. The simple answer is this: If the blockage was caused by the tenant, their guest, or something put down… Continue reading Who Is Responsible For Blocked Drains — Tenant Or Landlord?

Rental Inspection Checklist WA

Routine inspections are where small property problems get found before they turn expensive. A loose hinge. A leaking tap. A swollen door. A damaged fence. A stain on the ceiling. Mould starting in the bathroom. A gutter overflowing outside. None of it looks dramatic at first. Then it gets left for six months. That’s when… Continue reading Rental Inspection Checklist WA

Commercial Property Maintenance Perth

Property managers don’t need another contractor who’s hard to reach. You need someone who answers, shows up, documents the work properly, and doesn’t turn a small maintenance job into a week of chasing. Property Maintenance Perth WA handles commercial property maintenance Perth wide for property managers, strata managers, real-estate agencies, landlords and commercial property owners.… Continue reading Commercial Property Maintenance Perth

What Maintenance Is Required for a House? (Simple Guide for Perth Homeowners)

Most people buy a home thinking the big costs are behind them… until the first roof leak, sagging fence or electrical fault shows up. The funny thing is: most of those issues could have been avoided with a bit of simple, regular maintenance. Nothing complicated — just the stuff that keeps a house solid and… Continue reading What Maintenance Is Required for a House? (Simple Guide for Perth Homeowners)

What Are the 4 Types of Maintenance? (A Simple Breakdown for Perth Homeowners)

Most people only learn about “maintenance categories” when something at home starts acting up. A dripping tap, a patch of mould in the bathroom, or that familiar Perth special — a leak that shows up just after the first winter storm. The truth is, all homes fall into the same rhythm: a mix of little… Continue reading What Are the 4 Types of Maintenance? (A Simple Breakdown for Perth Homeowners)

What Is the Lifespan of a Fence? (Perth Edition)

Most people don’t think about their fence until it starts to lean, sag, or blow over in a decent storm. Then the question pops up: “Is it finished, or does it have a few more years left in it?” There’s no magic expiry date stamped on a fence, but there are rough lifespans for each… Continue reading What Is the Lifespan of a Fence? (Perth Edition)

Can You Repair a Fence Yourself? (What’s Safe to DIY and What Isn’t)

A broken or leaning fence can be annoying, especially after one of Perth’s windy weeks. And the first thought most people have is, “Can I just fix this myself?” Sometimes you can — but sometimes doing it yourself creates more headaches (and more cost) than calling someone in the first place. Here’s a straightforward way… Continue reading Can You Repair a Fence Yourself? (What’s Safe to DIY and What Isn’t)

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