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My tenant pays outgoings, such as utilities, rates or other fees and charges in addition to rent, as part of their lease agreement. Are these costs considered a rent reduction if they are waived or reduced?

22 July 2021

Outgoings, such as utilities, rates, taxes or body corporate fees are not considered rent for the purposes of this program. As such, if a landowner provides a reduction or waiver of outgoings payable by a tenant, it won't be considered a rent reduction for the calculation of relief under this program.