If they're on the dole get them on Centrepay, so they don't have the option of not paying you.
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Fun times ahead I think. Been talking over text msg today so at least it's documented. Good idea to document repairs too so they can't say I never addressed their issues.
Tenant is saying they will pay half the rent owing this week. I said I would repair the window and cover those costs. Let's face it if they don't pay their rent they won't pay for the repairs anyway.
They are now saying they don't want to go to tribunal.
In my mind it's not worth the hassle anyway. Their tenancy agreement is up in Nov I think. So hopefully we can just ride it out until then. But I suspect it will all probably end at the tribunal regardless.
Tenant did mention it was the same hand that he had previously cut badly with a band saw five years ago. My guess is that his hand doesn't function 100% so he slipped and hurt it again.
By they way they are getting $750 per week from the dole. Makes you feel great when they get your tax money and then they turn around and do this. Rent is only $350 per week and they still can't manage it.
Oh wells the joys of property investment.
Tim I assume your self managing? Would you consider using a property manager in the future? I was inclined to self manage but am a bit freaked out of our situation
Tim I assume your self managing? Would you consider using a property manager in the future? I was inclined to self manage but am a bit freaked out of our situation
??? If anything this is a classic example where a hands-on approach to handling the matter probably saved it from escalating further.
My guess is a PM would have made everything less clear, more antagonistic and incentivised the tenant to pursue the matter against a 'faceless' landlord.
Their tenancy is up 10th of Dec, I think they want to pay all rent owing so they don't get a bad reference and can find a new place. We knew about the 2 months notice, we are about to give it officially but they were told about the 6 months only tenancy agreement when they first inspected the property.
So hopefully it all works out
Check the lease but (in NSW) only 21 days notice is required to be given to terminate the lease which is coming to the end of the fixed term.
Agreed. I think by reasoning with them it brought out their reasonable side.
I didn't let them walk all over me. I challenged them about using this as a reason for getting out of paying their rent. I also explained to them the situation with safety glass not being required. I validated their difficulties but also reiterated their responsibilities and also reasurred them that I was willing to meet them half way and I would be following through with my responsibilities too.
So I think it could have been handled a lot worse.
Slight correction, its 14 days for ending prior to end of fixed term, 21 on periodic lease
We both got it wrong: (For NSW)
Fixed term: Lessor 30 days/Lessee 14 days
Periodic: Lessor 90 days/Lessee 21 days
If they're on the dole get them on Centrepay, so they don't have the option of not paying you.
Personally, I'd concentrate on getting them out (firmly, but legally) and moving on. What's that Buddhist saying...something about holding on to anger is like holding a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else - never works because you are the one who gets burned.Anyone have any other ideas how I can get some revenge on these low life a holes?
Personally, I'd concentrate on getting them out (firmly, but legally) and moving on. What's that Buddhist saying...something about holding on to anger is like holding a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else - never works because you are the one who gets burned.
There are more useful things to contemplate and arrange instead of revenge.
Letting things go works to a point, but then you've got to stop letting people walk all over you.
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