Hello! We are Clark Estates Agents’ trusted compliance partner. Our job is to ensure that you, your investment, and your tenants are protected under the Residential Tenancies Act including:

Smoke Alarm
Water Efficiency
Corded Window Blinds
Safety Switches

To commence our service and ensure your property is safe and compliant, please complete the form below.

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Your Responsibility

Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, effective from 23rd March 2020, significantly affected how regulatory compliance was governed by the NSW Department of Fair Trading. As a landlord, you are responsible to ensure your property meets the necessary standards and are liable for fines of up to $2,200.

Residential Tenancies Act 2019
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ASSESSMENT ACT

Compliance FAQ’s

Penalties of up to $2,200 are issued to landlords by the NSW Gov Dept of Fair Trading if properties are non-compliant.

Smoke alarms must be tested, and if unsatisfactory replaced, annually or each time a tenancy is changed. Each alarm must be replaced every 10-years as per the manufacturer’s warranty.

Yes, in theory. However, records must be kept of all checks and replacements, including batteries and evidence that the alarms meet all statutory requirements; placement, type, and decibel output (exceed 85db).

Yes! Regardless of STRATA, compliance in` your property is your responsibility.

Water efficiency tests are mandatory at the beginning of every tenancy. There must be no leaking taps and maximum flow rates of not more than 9 liters a minute for internal cold water, single mixer taps, and shower heads must be established.

40% of house fires are caused by electrical appliances and electrical faults that could have been prevented by having working safety switches. Safety switches should be push tested regularly and if failed, checked by a licensed electrician.

The Office of Fair Trading recommends the bottom of any blind cord is at least 160cm above floor level, complies with Australian Standards and is made compliant by cutting the cord and/or installing window clips and cleats to safely contain the cords out of harm’s way.

Compliance Made Easy

Outsourcing your rental property compliance guarantees compliance for a fixed annual fee, forgoing your legal obligation and ensuring year-round rental property peace of mind.

Fixed annual fee – unlimited change of tenancies

Full
Compliance

$199

billed annually

smoke alarms & all services

  • 12 monthly service
  • Unlimited change of tenancy service
  • Replacement alarms no additional cost
  • Unlimited faults resolved within 2 business days
  • Compliance certificate issued at each inspection
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

  • Unlimited change of tenancy service
  • Check flow of cold water, internal taps and showerheads
  • Install water restrictors and aerators – small additional charge*
  • Detailed compliance certificate
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

  • 12 monthly service
  • Unlimited change of tenancy service
  • Inspect all window coverings and report
  • Install and/or replace blind and curtain cleats and clips – no additional charge*
  • Detailed compliance certificate
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

  • 12 monthly test
  • Unlimited change of tenancy test
  • Report faults to agent
  • Detailed compliance certificate
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION