Hi, I'm not sure which forum group this was best to go in. I've tried searching but with no success.
Went to court a few weeks ago to get possession of house back from tenants who stayed on past the end of their lease. The member awarded me the full amount of their bond as payment towards outstanding rent and invoices. Unfortunately I now don't have any bond to clean up the property and attend to minor damages.
I can clean so don't mind getting in and doing it myself. The PM said she can arrange a cleaning quote so I can claim it. Is that to claim against the tenant on the next court visit, insurance, or tax? I'm guessing it's for the tenant as if I haven't spent the money I can't claim it on tax and I don't think the insurer would reimburse my time.
Any tips? Is a quote good enough, or should I pay someone to do the work and then submit an invoice?
I have read QCAT judgments, and in a lot of cases the full invoice was not paid because the invoice was not detailed enough (i.e. needed to break it down into cleaned fans, replaced handles on cupboard, repaired lock on fence)
Thanks, allegria
Went to court a few weeks ago to get possession of house back from tenants who stayed on past the end of their lease. The member awarded me the full amount of their bond as payment towards outstanding rent and invoices. Unfortunately I now don't have any bond to clean up the property and attend to minor damages.
I can clean so don't mind getting in and doing it myself. The PM said she can arrange a cleaning quote so I can claim it. Is that to claim against the tenant on the next court visit, insurance, or tax? I'm guessing it's for the tenant as if I haven't spent the money I can't claim it on tax and I don't think the insurer would reimburse my time.
Any tips? Is a quote good enough, or should I pay someone to do the work and then submit an invoice?
I have read QCAT judgments, and in a lot of cases the full invoice was not paid because the invoice was not detailed enough (i.e. needed to break it down into cleaned fans, replaced handles on cupboard, repaired lock on fence)
Thanks, allegria
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