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Major Flooding Forecast

Brisbane City Council has released an Emergency Alert to mobile phones and landlines advising that Major Flooding is expected on the Brisbane River. Residents are being advised to evacuate, if required. Stay out of flood waters and check roads and plan your journey, if evacuating. Queensland Police Service have confirmed that Major Flooding is expected …

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Important Flood Alert – Brisbane – 27 February 2022

Tenants and owners are advised that Brisbane City Council has issued a warning that possible releases from Wivenhoe Dam may coincide with tomorrow morning’s high tide (7-8am) on Sunday 27 February 2022. Council have advised that water may enter into properties, particularly in the 16 suburbs of Brisbane City, Bulimba, Hamilton, Milton, New Farm, Newstead, …

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Covid-19 temporary measures announced

Yesterday, the Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works, Mick De Brenni MP, made a public announcement of the impending Covid-19 temporary arrangements for residential tenancies in Queensland, including: legislation and regulations will be introduced to Parliament on Wednesday and expected to pass shortly thereafter Residential Tenancies Practice Guidelines will be published in the coming …

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4 things tenants should consider to help their search for a pet-friendly property

Tenants with a fur-baby often report that they find it difficult finding a property that both suits all their needs and that is also “pet-friendly”. When searching for a pet-friendly property there are some simple things that you can do as a tenant to increase your chances of finding the ideal property. 1. Consider the impact …

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Water consumption – when is it charged to tenants?

Landlords and tenants will often ask when water consumption can be charged to tenants. The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 requires 3 things in order for all water consumption to be charged to tenants. The property must be individually metered. The property must be water efficient. The tenancy agreement states the tenant must pay for water consumption. We consider …

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