Tenants who have the financial capacity must continue to pay the rent even with the moratorium on rent evictions in place, according to Housing Minister Michael Sukkar.
In a television interview with ABC News, Sukkar said that the moratorium on evictions in the midst of the COVID-19 epidemic does not necessarily mean that tenants can skip paying their rents.
"Unless you have an arrangement with your landlord that takes into account your financial situation, you are required to pay your rent. The moratorium applies to ensure that people are not left without housing, "he said.
Sukkar said the national cabinet is exploring options and proposals to establish a framework that can help landlords and tenants reach an agreement on rent payments.
"Whenever possible, we want flexibility. We want owners and tenants to take care of it themselves," he said.
Adrian Kelly, President of the Real Estate Institute of Australia, said that Sukkar's message should clarify the issue of rent and the moratorium on evictions.
"A moratorium on evictions does not mean that rent is not payable, it is. If circumstances mean that full payment is not possible, it is is a suspension of payments, not a cancellation, "said Kelly.
However, Kelly urged state governments to step up and provide assistance to Australians to help them continue to pay their bills, including rent.
"The cash flow from the rent ensures that everyone wins and I shamelessly include the real estate agent in this area. We need income in order to continue to employ our property managers who are at edge of coal to take care of tenants and landlords. " he says.
In addition, Kelly said it was counterintuitive to let tenants and landlords do it alone.
Sukkar said in the ABC News interview that the national cabinet was already considering certain proposals to establish a standard.
"I am sure there will be a framework of standards and minimum requirements. It is in the interest of no owner to lose a large tenant who is going through a short term difficulty. I'm sure the owners understand this. But we need to set minimum standards, "said Sukkar.
In an earlier statement, Ben Kingsley, president of PICA, the owners must also receive government assistance. The PICA described some of their suggested policies that would help homeowners in the midst of the epidemic.
"Let's be clear – the owners understand the situation. The vast majority are working and average Australians who own only one rental property," said Kingsley.
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