Episode 140: Tenants, Pets, Fees & Compliance - What Landlords Need to Know
12th October 2026 | 50m 20s | Guest(s): Ben Pitt
Ben Pitt from Barry Plant Ballarat joins us to unpack what landlords really need to know about property management. From finding the right tenant and understanding pets and tenant rights, to management fees, rental increases and changing compliance requirements, we cover the key considerations for protecting your investment and keeping your rental property running smoothly.
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Timestamps:
Topic timestamps
02:40 - Welcome to Ben Pitt from Barry Plant
03:08 - What Makes a Great Property Manager?
05:50 - What Does a Property Manager Actually Do?
08:26 - How Often Should You Speak to Your Property Manager?
10:18 - Choosing the Right Property Manager
13:40 - Challenges Facing Landlords & Rental Compliance
19:13 - What Does Rental Compliance Cost?
20:28 - Upcoming Compliance Changes - Air Conditioning & Draught Proofing
26:18 - How Do Property Managers Choose the Right Tenant?
32:10 - Pets, Tenants & Landlord Rights
33:47 - Property Management Fees & Rental Payments
38:50 - Rooming Houses, Co-Living & Dual Living Properties
42:12 - Top 4 Things Tenants Want in a New Build
45:54 - Do Property Upgrades Attract Better Tenants?
47:52 - Final Advice & Wrap-Up