DO-IT-YOURSELF (D-I-Y) MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

With the popularity of D-I-Y reality TV shows, there has been an ongoing shift for many homeowners to take on their own repairs and renovations.

However, when it comes to the management of investment properties, landlords and managing agents have a 'duty of care' and responsibility to the tenant/s to ensure that only licensed and insured professionals carry out repair works to protect all parties should something go wrong.

There have been cases where unqualified landlords have carried out works at the property that have led to costly compensation claims and even serious injuries to tenants due to faulty workmanship with electrical works