From 9 January 2025, all landlords in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) leasing unit title properties will be legally required to provide a Unit Title Rental Certificate to new tenants. This is part of the residential tenancy law reforms introduced through the Housing and Consumer Affairs Legislation Amendment Act 2024, which amends the Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (ACT).

These changes affect landlord obligations in the ACT and aim to improve transparency for tenants moving into units within buildings managed by Owners Corporations.

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Introduction

Over the years, we helped hundreds of clients navigate the choppy waters of property transactions, helping them save thousands along the way. Property transactions can be costly affairs, but with the right knowledge and strategies, you can significantly cut down on expenses. In this article, I’ll share some of my best tips and tricks, from choosing the right property to leveraging government grants.

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Understanding the intricacies of property transactions can be a Herculean task. Whether you’re selling your childhood home or buying your first property, it’s a complex maze filled with paperwork, obscure language, and legal hurdles. You’ve probably sought the help of a property lawyer to navigate through this labyrinth. But wouldn’t it be nice if they told you everything? Alas, they often don’t. Today, I’ll uncover five shocking secrets your lawyer may never have told you about property law and real estate regulations.

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Becoming a member of an Executive Committee (EC) in an Owners Corporation (OC) comes with several responsibilities, as outlined in the Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011 and the specific code of conduct that accompanies it.

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