A lawyer can assist you through all stages of a tenancy relationship from the negotiation of a tenancy agreement right through to the resolution of any tenancy disputes.

Lawyers can help landlords by:

• drafting a tenancy agreement that complies with the provisions of the relevant legislation in your state or territory of residence;
• reviewing tenancy agreements to make sure they are valid and enforceable;
• advising you on how to evict a tenant;
• assisting you in collecting debts owed by tenants;
• advising you on how to recover payment where a tenant has damaged the property; and
• representing you at any mediation, conciliation, tribunal or court hearing.

Lawyers can help tenants by:

• assisting you in negotiating the inclusion of special terms and conditions in a tenancy agreement;
• reviewing your tenancy agreement to let you know if any terms or conditions are unenforceable;
• assisting you in opposing any fees, costs or rent increases that the landlord charges;
• advising you about payments you might have to make if you exit a lease before it expires;
• helping you if you have received an eviction notice; and
• representing you at any mediation, conciliation, tribunal or court hearing.