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Renter Information

Welcome.

Below is some useful information for new or existing renters with Barry Plant Boronia.

Preparing for your tenancy.

To ensure you have the right expectations regarding the commencement of your tenancy we will take you through an induction.

Please note: Possession of the property will be granted once ALL of the following has been completed:

  • Rent - One month’s rent has been received by our agency.
  • Bond - The full bond payment has been received by our agency.
  • Tenancy start date - Your tenancy start date has been reached, as per your tenancy agreement.

To make your induction process as simple as possible, we ask you to observe the following important points:

Your appointment time

Length of appointment

All renters to attend appointment

"No cash policy"

Original ID must be sighted

Bank Cheques / Money Orders for Bond

Connection of utilities.

You will be responsible for charges in respect of the re-connection and consumption of water, electricity, gas and telephone where the rented premises are separately metered for these services. Please contact your preferred suppliers to arrange connection for utilities such as Electricity, Gas, Telephone, Water usage, Pay TV, and Renter's contents insurance.

YourPorter - connections at your service

Whether you're moving home or you'd like to look at a better deal for your current utility services, YourPorter is here to help you

Paying your rent.

Methods of rent payment to our office are as follows:

DIRECT DEPOSIT TO OUR RENTAL TRUST ACCOUNT
Account name: Barry Plant Boronia Rental Trust Account
BSB: 013414
Account number: 197362442
Please put your name and/or address as a reference and email a receipt to [email protected]

Please note all payments must be received and cleared before keys can be handed out for a new tenancy, so please allow time for this.

Should your contact details change during your tenancy please ensure you have updated your records at our office.

Zero tolerance rent arrears policy.

As a renter, your responsibility is to pay the whole amount of the rent that is due on a specific day each month. Please refer to your tenancy agreement for the details of the payment due and the relevant date.

All Barry Plant offices have a zero tolerance policy on rental arrears. You may be served with a notice to vacate if you fall into arrears and have failed to make contact with your property manager.

Timeline on what will happen should you fall into arrears.

Useful information for renters.

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