CPD – Residential Tenancies (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 – (WCPT296) 1 Point

The advent of COVID- 19 has impacted the social and economic landscape in ways that have been unprecedented. The Western Australian Government, to keep people housed during the is time have legislated the Residential Tenancies (COVID -19 Response) Act 2020. This session endeavours to clarify the intricacies of this act while re-iterating the need for negotiation and workable solutions between all parties. Participants in this session will come to understand: • The emergency period. • Rent increases during the emergency period and beyond • Termination of tenancies during the emergency period and beyond • Owner and tenant rental agreements • Conciliation if agreement not reached • Evidence of financial hardship • Use of remedial notices. • Ending of fixed term and periodic tenancies during emergency period by Owner and tenant • Applications for financial hardship by Owner or tenant. • Owners obligation regarding repairs during the emergency period. • Working in the best interest of the client • Best practice strategies for dealing with impacts of COVID -19 in the residential tenancy setting and the to mitigate risk for the Owner, Tenant, and agency.