Problams with Renting in Australia

Good Afternoon Ladies and Gentlemen,

According to estimates from the Australian Bereau of Statistics, approximately 26% of
Queensland citizens are opting to forgo homeownership to rent their dwelling from a
State of Territory housing authority or private landlords, and it is rapidly increasing.
This revealing statistic is a product of evolving social trends which dictate the living
habits of society. Evidently a new social class has emerged, however in order to
prosper in this alternate area of realty there are various legal factors that society as a
whole needs to be aware of before engaging in it. These are the legal pitfalls and
problems which can exist.

Obviously Renting is not faultless, as it requires the harmonious co-existence of two
parties with certain legal obligations one another, and in such a situation problems can
eventuate. The following case studies will highlight the common complications that
arise when renting, identify where the law is failing and p...