Manage head lease

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:32 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
CHCSOH019

State Code
ODJ36

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
05/05/2021

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

10/09/2021

Field of Education

080503 - Real Estate

Original Release Date

10/09/2021

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, acquire and manage properties head leased from the private rental market. This unit applies to work in a social housing context. Workers exercise judgement and sensitivity when working with clients and landlords within clearly defined processes and procedures. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify property needs of organisation.

1.1. Identify organisational needs regarding tenancy mix, budget, income stream projection and property portfolio projection to plan leasehold property acquisition strategy.
1.2. Research market conditions to ensure strategy is achievable.
1.3. Develop leasehold property acquisition strategy according to organisational needs analysis.

2. Identify and acquire leasehold properties.

2.1. Promote organisation to landlords and agents and explain principles of social housing and organisational goals and objectives.
2.2. Inspect property for suitability for tenant mix and assess against organisational budgetary requirements.
2.3. Prepare written head tenancy agreement with landlord.

3. Manage leasehold properties.

3.1. Build and maintain relationship with landlords and agents.
3.2. Prepare and complete tenancy documentation according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
3.3. Keep accurate records of all tenancy documentation.
3.4. Identify and communicate rights and responsibilities of landlords and agents.
3.5. Discuss and resolve insurance issues with landlord.
3.6. Conduct property inspections and management activities as agreed with landlords and agents.

4. Manage end of lease.

4.1. Negotiate end of tenancy issues and responsibilities with landlords and agents according to organisational policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
4.2. Facilitate rights of all parties in finalising end of tenancy.
4.3. Prepare reports and provide to parties.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AVB28	CHCSOH008	Manage head lease	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BIJ1	CHC52021	Diploma of Community Services	Qualification
BPA1	CHC52025	Diploma of Community Services	Qualification
BGW9	CHC42221	Certificate IV in Housing	Qualification