Why a near-new rental can still fail the standards
A modern Manor Lakes house is no guarantee of passing all 15 rental minimum standards.
In short: Newer homes pass the big items. They fail on small ones: anchors, latches and seals.
The usual gaps
Corded blinds without anchors, windows that do not latch, a missing deadlatch on the front door and bins without proper lids.
Structural soundness
Even young homes can show cracking or doors binding after a few seasons on clay. The report notes it against the structural standard.
Damp
Shower seals and sealant fail in ten years or so, and the damp that follows counts against the mould and damp standard.
What we check
All 15 standards, each recorded as met or not met with a photo.
Cheap fixes
Most of these are low cost repairs, which is why checking before listing saves time.
Written by our local inspection team from work carried out in Manor Lakes. Licensed building practitioners, Building & Plumbing Commission registration CDB-U 53425.
