Personal Information
The agent collects, and uses, personal information obtained from you (as the applicant) to provide the services required by you, or on your behalf. You, as the applicant, agree the agent may collect, use and disclose your personal information in accordance with and subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (CTH) for
(where applicable) marketing, sales promotion, and administration, and as required for legislative and regulatory requirements relating to promotion administration and use of the agents products and services.
Payment of Rent & Bond
Prior to taking possession of the property we require two weeks' rent and four weeks bond to be paid. THIS OFFICE DOES NOT ACCEPT FULL BOND TRANSFERS AND DOES NOT TRANSFER DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING BONDS. If you are relying on a bond transfer, please disclose this with your property manager prior to signing the tenancy agreement. All monies must be cleared prior to collecting keys.
Bond Lodgement
All parties signing the bond lodgement form at the commencement of the tenancy must be present in the office at the end of the tenancy to sign the bond refund form. Failure of having all signatures on the refund form will result in delays of up to three weeks for monies to be released.
Signing the Tenancy Agreement
All occupants are required to sign the lease in the timeframe nominated by the agent. The keys will not be released unless all lessees have signed the lease, all paid monies in full, and cleared in full.
Electricity & Gas Connection
Unless choosing to use the LJ Hooker Direct Connect Service, it is the tenant's responsibility to connect the electricity (and gas - if applicable) and to ensure it is disconnected at the end of the tenancy. All connection costs and deposits are at the tenants cost. If you have opted to use a utility connection service, you consent to the disclosure of the information contained within this application to the utility connection provider for the purpose of enabling the connection and or disconnection of your services. Without provision of certain information, the agent may not be able to act effectively, or at all, on the Principal's behalf.
Unless choosing to use our Direct Connect Service, it is the tenant's responsibility to connect the electricity (and gas - if applicable) and to ensure it is disconnected at the end of the tenancy. All connection costs and deposits are at the tenants cost. If you have opted to use a utility connection service, you consent to the disclosure of the information contained within this application to the utility connection provider for the purpose of enabling the connection and or disconnection of your services. Without provision of certain information, the agent may not be able to act effectively, or at all, on the Principal's behalf.
Tenancy Default Agency – TICA
Our office is a member of TICA, which a tenant default agency. Should you default in your rent or breach a term in your Tenancy Agreement, the details will be listed on TICA. Once listed, the information will remain on file until the default is rectified. We strive for a harmonious tenant/agent relationship and will only take this action if absolutely necessary