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Tenants can make changes if they have the landlord’s written consent, or if the tenancy agreement permits it. The law says: ‘If the tenant’s request for a fixture or alteration, addition or renovation is of a ‘minor nature’ then the landlord must not unreasonably withhold consent’. The tenant must pay for the fixture they install or

Rental First

Published 08 May 2020 Moratorium is ok but what about the rent?  The obvious question follows – what about the rent? What can Covid-19 impacted tenants and landlords expect in terms of what will be considered a ‘fair and reasonable’ rent reduction offer or a deferral payment plan – by Fair Trading, and by the Tribunal.