QLD Property Reports for minimum housing standards

Ensuring rental properties meet the Minimum Housing Standards in Queensland can be a complex task that goes beyond the typical roles of property managers and lessors. Our Safer Home Evaluation offers a tailored solution that checks a property against the standards and includes high-risk safety observations.

By entrusting this vital assessment to professionals, property managers and lessors can safeguard their investments, protect tenants, and navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with confidence.

50% of properties we have inspected have failed to meet the standards*

*Average calculated since August 2023

With a substantial 50% of properties failing to meet these standards*, the risks of non-compliance to the legislation is significant. The consequences of failing to meet the standards include emergency repairs, repair orders, compensation claims, and the tenant's right to end tenancy. Beyond these immediate issues, there's the potential for damage to an agency's brand through word of mouth, social media, or other digital platforms.

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Our service provides the expertise needed to minimise these risks and gives insights into maintaining legislative compliance, ultimately preserving the property's value and reputation.

Weatherproof

Roofing or windows of the premises must prevent water from entering the premises when it rains.

Vermin

Premises must be free from vermin.

Fixtures & Fittings

The fixtures and fittings, including electrical appliances, for premises must be in good repair and must not be likely to cause injury to a person through the ordinary use.

We check for…

Structural Soundness

Floors, walls, ceiling, roof, steps, deck and supporting structures to be free from rot, defect, and dampness and not likely to collapse or cause damage.

Bathrooms

Provide privacy in bathroom areas and have flushable toilets connected to a sewer, septic tank or other waste disposal system

Locks & Latches

Must have a functioning lock or latch fitted to all external windows and doors to secure the premises against unauthorised entry.

Plumbing & Drainage

Must have adequate plumbing and drainage and be connected to a waters supply service or other infrastructure that supplies hot and cold water suitable for drinking.

Kitchen

Must include a functioning cook-top.

Privacy

Premises must have privacy coverings for windows in all rooms in which tenants or residents are reasonably likely to expect privacy.

Damp & Mould

Premises must be free from damp and mould.

Laundry

Must include the fixtures required to provide a functional laundry other than whitegoods.

Safety Observations

Any observation made for hazards at the premises that are highly likely to cause severe injury or death to an occupant or visitor.

QLD Safer Home Evaluation FAQs

  • The minimum housing standars are a part of the QLD Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act and includes the following:-

    1. The property must be weatherproof, structurally sound and in good repair.

    2. The fixtures and fittings for the premises must be in good repair.

    3. The external windows and doors (those only accessible without a ladder) must have functional locks or latches.

    4. The property must be free from vermin, damp and mould.

    5. The property must have privacy coverings for windows in all rooms which the tenant would reasonably expect privacy.

    6. The property must have adequate plumbing and drainage.

    7. Bathrooms and toilets must be private, toilets must function as designed and be connected.

    8. Kitchen must include a functioning cook-top.

    9. Laundry must include fixtures required to provide a functional laundry other than whitegoods

  • PropertySafe offers specialised expertise and a comprehensive scope compared to a standard routine inspection. Our inspectors are equipped with specific training and tools, and evaluate compliance to the legislated minimum housing standards. They also aim to identify any potential high-risk safety hazards that may be present and not visible on the surface.

  • We would advise against this approach due a couple of details in the legislation which could leave you exposed to contract breaches and financial compensation claims. Consider the following:-

    • Weatherproof, structurally sound and in good repair - some of these issues may not be clearly visible and can be subjective.

    • Vermin, damp and mould - some of these issues may not be clearly visible and there are a number of variables for potential causes.

    It is always best to be cautious and bring in the professionals if you are even a little unsure.

  • No, this inspection checks against the prescribed minimum housing standards and identifies potential high-risk safety hazards.

  • To order, send through a Booking Enquiry and we will be in touch to discuss payment options. If the booking is made through a Property Manager we can send an invoice to be paid via trust.

  • We are currently servicing Gold Coast, Brisbane and Sunshine Coast areas. If you are out of these regions and would like a report please reach out and we can check the serviceability.

  • Prior to the inspection, please notify us of any risks to health and safety, including any unsafe conditions, illness or hazards at the property prior to the scheduled date.

    During the inspection, we will interrupt the power supply while testing RCDs. Please note we do not reset any appliance clocks.

Choose a Safer Home Evaluation for peace of mind and compliance assurance.

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