'Before you pay money to a landlord, a tenancy agreement must be prepared, read, understood, and signed.'Head of PR and Senior Rent Officer at the Rent Control Department, Emmanuel Hovey Kporsu, explained that tenants must review and fully understand the terms of the agreement before making payment.Watch live on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/live/U0gaCR1R0ek?feature=share#BreakfastDaily | Citi TV | Facebook

📝 New Rent Agreement Rules You Need to Know The Model Tenancy Act brings clearer rules for both landlords and tenants. Key points include: ✅ Registration within 2 months 💰 Security deposit caps at 2 months’ rent (residential) 📈 Rent hikes need 3 months’ notice 🔒 Evictions only with valid grounds ⚖️ Disputes handled by the Rent Authority in 60 days 🔧 Maintenance split between tenant and landlord Disclaimer: The Model Tenancy Act(MTA) is a guiding framework, but these updated rules are effect

20K views · 176 reactions | The Tasmanian government is contesting a Supreme Court decision that may have granted full tenancy rights to 4,300 people living as "approved occupants" in public and social housing. Get the news that matters to you straight from the source. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC Hobart | Facebook