In the state of NSW, landlords or their agents must give all tenants before signing any agreements a copy of the proposed residential tenancy agreement, the tenant information statement, the ingoing completed condition report and a copy of the strata by-laws if the property is in a strata scheme.

Make sure you read the information statement and the residential tenancy agreement thoroughly and ask any questions if their is anything in the agreement that you do not understand.

Remember you are committing to a legally binding contract with no cooling-off period. You want to be certain you understand and agree to what you are signing.

All repairs and maintenance including urgent and emergency repairs must be submitted in writing to your property manager.

For after hours urgent emergency repairs contact Julia Fanos on 0419 299 783 or email julia@firstnationalnewtown.com.au

Parts of the house that are prone to mould growth are areas that experience high condensation or high humidity, such as kitchens, bathrooms and laundries.

Steps to reduce mould growth include ventilating all rooms with open windows and doors and using bathroom extractor fans, when mould appears ensure it is washed off using white vinegar or bleach.

You should report excessive uncontrolled mould growth and any health or safety issues to your managing agent immediately.