Privacy Policy – Tenancy Applications

Dare & Co Property is committed to protecting your personal information and handling it in accordance with applicable Australian privacy laws.

This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose and store your personal information in connection with tenancy applications and property management services.

Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information from you for the purpose of assessing your tenancy application and managing any resulting tenancy. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Identification details (such as name, date of birth and identification documents)
• Contact information (phone number, email address)
• Employment and income details
• Rental history and references
• Supporting documentation (such as payslips, bank statements and rental ledgers)

Where possible, we collect this information directly from you. However, we may also collect information from third parties where necessary.

Use of Information

Your personal information is collected and used for purposes including:

• Assessing your suitability as a tenant
• Verifying the information provided in your application
• Contacting referees, employers, agents and landlords
• Communicating with you regarding your application
• Managing a tenancy if your application is successful
• Meeting our legal and regulatory obligations

Disclosure of Information

By submitting a tenancy application, you acknowledge and consent to your personal information being disclosed to:

• The property owner/landlord
• Previous landlords, property managers and referees
• Employers and financial referees
• Tenancy database operators (where permitted by law)
• Third-party service providers assisting in application processing
• Tradespeople, contractors and service providers (for the purpose of arranging access, maintenance or services if your application is successful)

We will only disclose your information where it is reasonably necessary for the purposes outlined above.

Tenancy Database Checks

As part of the application process, Dare & Co Property may conduct checks with tenancy databases. These databases may include information about your rental history, including any breaches or listings.

You acknowledge that:

• Checks may be conducted to verify your rental history
• Listings may be recorded in accordance with relevant legislation if a tenancy agreement is entered into and subsequently breached
• You have rights under legislation to access and correct information held about you

Storage and Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. Information may be stored electronically and/or in physical records.

Access and Correction

You may request access to your personal information or request corrections if you believe the information we hold is inaccurate, incomplete or outdated.

Consent

By submitting a tenancy application to Dare & Co Property, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact Dare & Co Property directly.