At Momentum Wealth, we prioritise creating a seamless and positive rental experience for our tenants. Whether you’re searching for your next home or looking for assistance with your current rental, our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way.
Why choose Momentum Wealth
With our extensive market knowledge and strong relationships with property owners, we ensure that you have access to quality properties and exceptional service. We believe that a successful tenancy is built on trust, transparency, and communication.
We offer a range of services designed to enhance your renting experience, including:
Quality property listings
Explore our diverse portfolio of well-maintained properties that meet your lifestyle needs. Each listing includes detailed information to help you find the perfect home.
Tenant support services
Our friendly team is here to assist you with any questions or concerns throughout your tenancy. From maintenance requests to lease enquiries, we strive to provide prompt and effective support.
Transparent communication
Stay informed with clear communication about your rental terms, property updates, and any relevant regulations. We believe that open dialogue fosters a positive renting experience.
Rental properties in Perth, WA
Browse our available rental properties across Perth and find information on upcoming property viewings.
Tenant App
You can manage everything related to your tenancy with PropertyMe Tenant — the mobile app for tenants. This includes:
- View all your relevant property and lease information.
- See when your rent and invoices are due.
- Make rent and invoice payments via MePay.
- Log and monitor your maintenance requests.
- Message your Property Manager directly.
- See upcoming events, such as inspections.
- Download and share all your relevant documents including invoices, receipts and lease agreements
To join, activate your PropertyMe Tenant account by clicking here. Once activated you can download the PropertyMe Tenant app on the Apple Store or Google Play.
You can also access your Property Me account via desktop: Log in to your Tenant Access account.
Tenant Emergency Repairs
Urgent repairs fall into two categories: essential services and other urgent repairs. Please review the information below to find out what category your issue falls under.
For urgent maintenance issues outside of office hours, please click here to connect to Alex, our 24/7 property assistant, who can troubleshoot your issue. If your issue can’t be resolved, you will be provided with contractor details for emergency maintenance only.
What are essential services?
The Residential Tenancies Act lists the following as essential services:
- Electricity
- Gas
- Water (including the supply of hot water)
- Sewerage, septic tank or other waste water management treatment
- A functioning refrigerator, but only if it is provided with the premises
Examples of essential services requiring urgent repair include:
- Loss of power to the property where there is no local outage
- Dangerous electrical faults
- Gas leak/smell
- Burst water service (not including reticulation)
- Faulty hot water system (no hot water)
- Blocked toilet where there is only one at the property
- Sewerage leaks
What are other urgent repairs?
Other urgent repairs are not an essential service, but if not repaired, may result in damage to the property, injury to a person or cause undue hardship or inconvenience to the tenant.
Examples of other urgent repairs include:
- Break in where the security of the building is compromised (eg broken window/door/locks)
- Damage from flooding, storm or fire
- Sagging/falling ceilings
- Impact to building by vehicle
Once reported, the Lessor has 24 hours to arrange repair of essential services, or 48 hours to arrange other urgent repairs. Please note that the repairs do not need to be carried out within these time frames, however an appointment for repair needs to have been arranged.
Please note that if you arrange any repairs without prior permission from the lessor, or if the repairs are not classified as urgent, the owner is not obligated to pay for any expenses incurred and you will be liable for payment. If any maintenance is carried out at the property and you are found to be at fault, you will also be liable for any expenses incurred.
What is not considered urgent maintenance?
The following situations are NOT considered urgent and will not be attended to outside of normal business hours. If you have a fault with any of the items below, please report the matter via our tenant portal or email your property manager for review on the next working day.
• Air conditioning not working
• Blocked toilet (where there is a second toilet in the property)
• Blocked drains including showers and basins
• Cooktop/oven not heating/working
• Reticulation leaks
• Dripping taps
• Loss of electricity to part of the home
Keys lost or locked inside
If you lose your keys or lock them inside during business hours, you may request a loan of the agent’s office set of keys. You will be required to provide adequate identification showing that you are an occupant of the property i.e. named on the lease agreement. Keys borrowed must be returned to our office within 1 working day.
If you need access to the property outside of business hours you may contact a locksmith directly yourself, however as the tenant you will be responsible for payment of any charges incurred.
Hot water systems
Should you lose hot water please check the following before contacting your property manager:
Gas hot water system: Check that the pilot light is lit. Instructions on how to light the pilot light are usually on the hot water unit.
Electric hot water system: Check that the main switch and/or circuit breaker on the main power board is switched on.
Please also refer to any manuals for the specific appliance.
Break ins and damage to glass
Immediately contact police and report the break in or damage. The police will provide you with a police report number which you will need to provide to your property manager for insurance purposes.
If the security of the property is compromised, i.e. a window and/or door are broken and cannot be secured or closed, please contact your property manager on their mobile. If you cannot contact your property manager, you may engage an after-hours glazier to attend and secure the property. Our preferred glazier is Prompt Glass – 9330 5555
Even if the glass cannot be repaired immediately, the glazier should be able to secure the property temporarily. Please ensure that you have obtained a police report number first so that the expense can be claimed on the owners’ insurance. Without this you may be held liable for payment of the glazier’s charges.
You may instruct the glazier to forward their invoice directly to our office marked attention to your property manager. Please note that some glaziers may require payment while on site. If you are required to pay the glazier up front, please ensure that you obtain a receipt for reimbursement.
If the glass breakage is a result of an act attributable to yourself or guests, you may call a glazier to repair the broken glass, however payment of the invoice must be made by yourself. Please ensure you also report this issue to your property manager in writing.
Loss of electricity
Check the main power board to see if there are lights or readings showing on the meter. Check the safety switches/RCDs to see if any have tripped. If neither, call Western Power on 13 10 87 or visit westernpower.com.au to see if there is an outage in your area.
If no outage has been reported, refer to the electrical fact sheet provided to you at the commencement of your lease before contacting your property manager.
Gas leak
If you smell gas and are inside a building, eliminate any ignition sources (don’t smoke, use electrical appliances, light switches or mobile phones) and move outside. Locate the gas meter box and immediately turn off the gas to the property. This is usually located at the front or side of the property.
Contact ATCO on 13 13 52 to report the issue, before calling your property manager.
Burst pipe (non-reticulation)
Locate the water meter and immediately turn off the water to the property. This is usually located at the front or side of the property. If you cannot locate the water meter you can call the Water Corporation on 13 13 75, and they can assist you. Then contact your property manager to report the situation.
For any slow leaks such as trickling/dripping taps or broken reticulation, please ensure that you report this via your PropertyMe app or desktop log in.
Severe storm damage/impact to building by vehicle
This is considered an emergency situation only if the home is unable to be secured or if there is dangerous structural damage. In such an event, please take the following steps:
- In the event of life-threatening injury to yourself or another person, call 000
- In the event of impact by vehicle, call the Police to report the incident and obtain a Police Report Number
- If there are any burst water pipes, TURN THE WATER OFF AT THE MAINS
- If there is any electrical damage, TURN THE POWER OFF AT THE MAIN POWER BOARD
- For major structural damage such as a collapsed or falling roof, call the SES (State Emergency Service) on 12 25 00
If cases where there is major structural damage to the house, do not enter the property. It may be necessary for you to seek alternate accommodation. Please contact your property manager immediately and they will advise the best course of action.
FAQs
Do I have to pay for utilities?
Yes, unless your lease agreement specifies that utilities are included. Typically, you will need to open your own electricity and gas accounts, while the water account remains in the owner’s name. Your property manager will then invoice you for the cost of water you have consumed.
Can I make modifications to a rental?
Generally, tenants can make minor modifications to a rental property provided they have the Lessor’s permission to do so. The Residential Tenancies Act Regulations specifies the following as minor modifications:
- Picture hook
- Screw for a wall mount, shelf, or bracket
- Wall anchoring device, e.g. for tv or furniture
- Water-efficient shower heads and hand-held shower heads
- LED light bulbs that do not need new fittings
- Window coverings, e.g. curtains or blinds
- Curtain or blind cord anchors
- Adhesive child safety lock on a drawer or door
- Pressure mounted safety gate
- Child safety device on window
- Lock on letterbox and gates – the landlord may ask for a set of the keys
- Wireless doorbell
- Vegetable or herb garden
- Flyscreens on doors and windows
- Draughtproofing
For the modifications listed below, Lessors can require the work to be completed by a qualified tradesperson and may request a copy of their invoice:
- Lever style taps
- Phone or internet connections
- Painting a room
- Non-permanent window film
- Security lights, alarms, or cameras – the owner can ask the tenant to provide the code for alarms
At the end of the tenancy, the tenant must restore the premises, unless the Lessor agrees for the modification to remain.
Can I keep pets in a rental?
Under WA legislation, tenants must apply for permission from the Lessor before keeping a pet at a rental property. However, Lessors can only refuse if it reasonable to do so, such as where keeping a pet would contravene a strata by law or council restriction. A Lessor may also impose reasonable conditions such as limiting the number of pets.
How much is a pet bond and what can it be used for?
Currently, the maximum pet bond payable in WA is $260, which can only be charged once – i.e. a pet bond cannot be charged per pet. The pet bond can only be used to cover the cost of treatment for parasites at the property at the end of the tenancy. Rectification of any damage caused by a pet may be deducted from the rental bond.
How often can a property manager do an inspection?
Routine inspections are conducted to ensure the property is being maintained, and to identify issues requiring maintenance or repair. In Western Australia, inspections can be carried out up to 4 times a year (every 3 months), with the initial inspection to take place 6 weeks after the commencement of the tenancy.
How much notice does a property manager have to give before entering my home?
A property manager cannot enter your home without prior notice, as tenants have a right to privacy.
Notice periods vary depending on the reason for entry as set out in the WA Residential Tenancies Act.
- To conduct a routine inspection: a minimum of 7 days and a maximum of 14 days written notice.
- To carry out or inspect necessary repairs or maintenance: a minimum of 72 hours written notice.
- To show the property to prospective tenants or buyers: reasonable written notice.
- Where it is suspected that the property has been abandoned: a minimum of 24 hours written notice.
Alternatively, if you give verbal or written permission, a property manager can enter at the agreed time.
Can a property manager take photos during an inspection?
Yes, a property manager can take photos during an inspection, but there are some important guidelines they must follow:
- Purpose: Photos are taken to document the condition of the property, and report items requiring maintenance or repair.
- Privacy: Property managers take care to avoid photographing personal items where possible. Photos taken are not used for any purpose outside of the routine inspection report provided to the owner.
If you’re uncomfortable with photos being taken, please discuss this with your property manager.
How often can my rent be increased?
In Western Australia, rents can usually only be increased once every 12 months, depending on the terms of the lease agreement:
- Fixed-term lease: Rent increases are only allowed if specified in the lease agreement, and even then, the increase can only occur 12 months after the tenancy start date or date of the last increase. The only exception to this rule is where the lease agreement has been signed prior to the 29 July 2024 when legislation changes came into effect.
- Periodic lease: Rent can typically be increased, but notice must be provided, and increases can only occur 12 months after the tenancy start date or date of the last increase.
How much notice do I have to be given for a rent increase?
In Western Australia, tenants must be provided with at least 60 days’ notice of any rent increase in the prescribed format.
What happens if I don’t renew my lease?
If you do not renew your lease and have not been given notice to vacate, your lease will automatically continue on a “periodic” basis. This means that all conditions of the lease agreement will remain the same, however you or the Lessor may give the required notice to vacate at any time.
How much notice do I need to give to vacate?
If you have a current, fixed-term lease in place, you will need to provide a minimum of 30 days written notice of your intention to vacate.
If your lease has expired and become “periodic,” you are required to provide a minimum of 21 days’ written notice of your intention to vacate.
Can my lease be terminated without grounds?
Yes, but only at the end of a fixed-term lease agreement or if the lease is periodic.
If you are in a fixed-term lease agreement, the Lessor may give you 30 days’ notice to vacate at the end of your lease.
If your lease has expired and becomes “periodic”, the Lessor is required to give you a minimum of 60 days written notice to vacate unless vacant possession is a condition of a sale, in which case only 30 days’ notice is required.