Question 2.

You are a residential property manager working in the eastern suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne, e.g., Burwood, Box Hill, and Doncaster. You manage primarily detached houses and some units. Many clients of yours requested more information about the recent changes to rental laws in Victoria (Residential Tenancy Act 1997) that became effective earlier this year. Several owners asked whether changes in requirements on maintenance and safety compliance will increase the maintenance costs. Others asked whether they should increase rent to cover these additional costs.

Please draft an email to answer their questions. In particular, you must

(1) summarise and explain law changes concerning maintenance and safety compliance;

(2) make a recommendation on whether they should raise rents now. 

You should support your recommendation with some evidence. You are also assessed by formatting and writing.