Published.
April 15, 2020 20: 33:16
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is advising proprietors to write to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, outlining their opposition to the State Government’s proposed COVID-19 defenses for occupants.
Key points:
- The Government’s proposition is heavily weighted towards the defense of occupants, at proprietors’ expenditure, the REIQ states
- Housing Minister says guidelines will outline what is a fair rent to pay based upon the level of impact a tenant has experienced
- Some property representatives do not desire rent-free periods because they do not get their commissions, Tenants Queensland says
REIQ chief executive Antonia Mercorella said the Queensland Federal government’s proposal was heavily weighted towards the security of tenants, at the cost of property owners.
Ms Mercorella stated it appeared the Queensland Federal government was “going down an extremely distinct path” with the method it was reacting to the concern.
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