| ABOUT TICA "Catching them before they catch you" One of the greatest fears of any property investor and their property manager is that of default tenants yet wherever rental accommodation is offered you face the risk of inheriting one of these people who are able to slip through the system. A fact of investment is the only information available to a landlord or their agent is the information a tenant is prepared to offer. It is highly unlikely that a tenant will advise you that they have trashed another property or owe money for rent. Your asset can very easily and quickly become your liability by approving the wrong tenancy applicant. The TICA DEFAULT TENANCY CONTROL SYSTEM is the largest default tenancy database operating throughout Australia and New Zealand. The system fully complies with the Australian National Privacy Principles. TICA also complies with the guidelines set down by the offices of the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand. By using the TICA SYSTEM you will be in a position to enquire if a tenancy applicant has previously defaulted prior to placing them into your property. By uniting thousands of property managers throughout Australia and New Zealand and collating their information on tenants, TICA has been able to reduce their members exposure to those people who believe they have the right to affect another persons lifestyle. Access to TICA DEFAULT TENANCY CONTROL SYSTEM can be made via the internet, phone or fax. Simply access the system using your own identification number and password and enquire if your applicant has a previous default history. HISTORY OF TICA With the origins of TICA dating back to 1992 it developed quickly from a dream to reality. The first idea and design was by a former Sydney based real estate agent that commenced a property management career in the 70's. He identified the need to create a service that would enable property managers around the country to have their own specialised tenancy database when the industry lost the ability to access credit information. On a tight budget and only a dream to promote, TICA traveled state by state throughout the country holding promotional venues for property managers. They discovered that whilst they were not the first to have a database they were the first with a full default tenancy control system and the first to have the scope to launch the system nationally. When first launched in 1992 criticism flowed about TICA's ability to deliver what TICA said it would with some skeptics making statements such as TICA would be a six month wonder and claiming the industry would not accept the system. We are pleased to prove those people so wrong. Within a few years of the launch of TICA it had a name for itself as a true property managers support service. Now with thousands of members covering every state and territory throughout Australia TICA is firmly entrenched as the market leaders. Processing over 90,000 tenant inquiries per month. Considering the humble beginnings of TICA industry facts are TICA is · * The first and only National System of its type. AND MORE IMPORTANTLY *Has grown to be the forerunner of the industry by working closely with its valuable membership and never forgetting its humble beginnings. These factors along with industry support provide us with the strength to push forward in our development whilst maintaining our dedication to the property management industry. OUR POLICY OF BEING THERE FOR MEMBERS IS OUR PRIORITY WHY CHOOSE TICA One of the greatest fears of any property investor and their property manager is that of default tenants, yet wherever rental accommodation is offered a property investor and property manager face the risk of inheriting one of these people who are able to slip through the system. A fact of investment is the only information available to an investor or their property manager is the information a tenant is prepared to offer. It is a fact that a tenant applicant is highly unlikely to disclose to a property manager that they owe hundreds to thousands of dollars in unpaid rent from a previous property rental. Unfortunately due to consumer protection or tenancy legislation an asset can very quickly become a liability by approving the wrong tenant. Unfortunately even with a court or tribunal order in hand the chances of recouping owed monies is very low. The TICA system was designed to combat this dreadful situation and to date is the only service in Australia to offer property managers a full default tenancy control system. Benefits of using TICA We are all aware that tenants are a transient population and just because they rented through you on the East Coast does not mean they wont move to the West Coast. By uniting thousands of property managers throughout Australia and New Zealand and collating their valuable information on tenants TICA has been able to reduce the hardships that were previously faced by property managers and reduce their clients exposure. Tenants who constantly default under their tenancy agreement do so not only because of financial hardship but because they can and worse still some believe they have a right to do so. No person has the right to effect another person's lifestyle. You can change this and you can make a difference by joining the most pro-active and dedicated team of TICA. The simplicity of the TICA system and its fast searching capabilities make the system easy to use and indeed a very cost effective way in which to verify your tenancy applicants. From its origins as a database of default tenants TICA has grown significantly into a major part of a property managers life and as such has become a sought after industry tool. By having the ability to record a tenants details from the time of current tenants through to recommend or even an adverse listing you are contributing to the lowering of default tenant ratio. From Hobart to Cairns and Sydney to Perth, Auckland to Christchurch and Wellington to Darwin members can use the system knowing that the same policies apply. Every member makes a difference to TICA and its membership, as your information is just as important as theirs. Access to TICA is via the Internet or by phone. Every member of TICA is allocated their own unique identification number along with a password. MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Gaining membership to TICA is easy, provided that an individual or company meets the membership criteria. At present TICA membership is available to any of the following (excluding New Zealand where private landlords can also subscibe)- * Real Estate Agents To join simply click on the membership agreement, complete the agreement and forward it to TICA with payment. There are three methods of payment available to you Credit Card - Complete the details on the bottom of the membership agreement and fax to 02 97434844. Once the payment is processed TICA will forward your confidential identification number and confirm your password. Once you receive this from TICA you can access the TICA system and member services and products. Direct Deposit - When you receive the Tax Invoice our account details appear at the bottom of the invoice. Simply deposit the membership fee into our bank account and fax a copy of the stamped bank deposit slip to TICA on 02 97434844. Upon receipt TICA will forward your confidential identification number and confirm your password. Once you receive this from TICA you can access the TICA system and member services and products. Mail - When you receive the Tax Invoice from TICA you can post your cheque and a copy of your membership agreement) direct to TICA at the address on the Tax Invoice. Upon receipt TICA will forward your confidential identification number and password. Once you receive this from TICA you can access the TICA system and member services and products. Welcome as the newest TICA member. TICA GROUP |