Tenancy advocate says $7200 fine for landlords breaching Healthy Homes standards too low
Landlords can be fined a maximum $7200 for breaching Healthy Homes standards from July 1, an amount questioned by one sector adviser.
Sarina Gibbon, founder of Tenancy Advisory, which works with landlords and tenants, said the penalty was too low.
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