Hello
This is my maiden post regarding tenants who have finally vacated our property.
Ultimately, we have two issues :
1. Months ago they breached us for a mountain of issues as we declined doing work they requested that was totally unnecessary. It was part of their "wish list". As such, we, along with our two property managers, and the Principal have slaved hours over researching & confirming we have done everything necessary & legally required (there was nothing). We have not been ordered to do anything by any authority, simply received a recommendation regarding rain water tanks - which is a personal preference anyway.
After 3 mediations with a Registrar where the tenant was not prepared, we were still ordered to sit before a Magistrate where we had NO notice, but the tenant requested the original breach be amended (as in ignore everything they first claimed), they asked to vacate (great!) and gave us a list of compensation claims. I suggested, and the Magistrate & tenant agreed I would deal direct with the male tenant (as the wife is verbally abusive, has Asperger's Syndrome & is delusional - as I pointed out to the Magistrate). To me, this is a simple matter where the tenants think they should be compensated for items they believe are not to their 'standard'. The only way we're going to get through it is if they talk to me direct. That was four weeks ago & they still haven't responded to my emails indicating they've been too busy in that time to deal with it.
2. Since they vacated on Monday, I, aswell as our property managers & employed contractors to check the property believe they emptied 60,000 gallons of rain water out of tanks that were full only 4 weeks ago.
I believe they are pathological liars, professional scammers, both been on fraudulant worker's compensation, and within the last month I have divulged information which cancelled her claims and are no longer receiving insurance.
She's also threatened to slash her wrists if anyone goes onto the property, call the police if we go near the house even with written notice, threatened to live in the house for six months if we don't sign off on a written reference they asked us to sign etc. We gave honest & current rental references and are also considering suing us because one of those agencies that rang have blacklisted them for lying to them about other things.
I'm in WA. Yes we have insurance. Yes, our property managers are fantastic......but WHO in their right mind CAN deal with people like this?!
I know you don't know us, but we sleep at night, have no dirt on us, are completely transparent and need help. As it's in the Magistrate's Court of WA, we can get legal advice but not legal representation. I have contacted every Western Australian disabled helpline & government department they have contacted to find out what advice they've been given & I keep being told, I need to pay for legal advice. Only the tenant can get free legal advice or advice from them.
I have no problem in speaking my mind and will be doing everything in my power to ensure this NEVER happens to anyone else, ever again. I believe it is the right thing to do. Although this is only a snippet of everything we've been through during their tenancy, this is all that matters as this is what they're suing us for, and then left us with no water for the new tenant.
Actually, they are threatening to apply for a personal injuries claim for $70,000 aswell for breaking her finger falling down our stairs, claiming it's illegal, when it's not.......it's also the reason she was on worker's compensation.
We don't actually know who the tenant is renting off. We gave over 5 telephone references between us all. We know for a fact they were rejected three times. We can only presume they've lied on their application to get a property.
* Has anyone had an experience with a tenant who has a mental health issue?
* Can anyone recommend a property lawyer in Western Australia
I wouldn't wish mental illness on anyone, but they are "without clarity" and their alligations are preposterous. I will strenuously protect our good name in the community and professional reputation. To say their reputation is in peril is an understatement. They are attempting to sue us for alot of money. I will obviously do all I can to stop it.
Thank you for your time. Hope there's someone out there who may be able to help.
This is my maiden post regarding tenants who have finally vacated our property.
Ultimately, we have two issues :
1. Months ago they breached us for a mountain of issues as we declined doing work they requested that was totally unnecessary. It was part of their "wish list". As such, we, along with our two property managers, and the Principal have slaved hours over researching & confirming we have done everything necessary & legally required (there was nothing). We have not been ordered to do anything by any authority, simply received a recommendation regarding rain water tanks - which is a personal preference anyway.
After 3 mediations with a Registrar where the tenant was not prepared, we were still ordered to sit before a Magistrate where we had NO notice, but the tenant requested the original breach be amended (as in ignore everything they first claimed), they asked to vacate (great!) and gave us a list of compensation claims. I suggested, and the Magistrate & tenant agreed I would deal direct with the male tenant (as the wife is verbally abusive, has Asperger's Syndrome & is delusional - as I pointed out to the Magistrate). To me, this is a simple matter where the tenants think they should be compensated for items they believe are not to their 'standard'. The only way we're going to get through it is if they talk to me direct. That was four weeks ago & they still haven't responded to my emails indicating they've been too busy in that time to deal with it.
2. Since they vacated on Monday, I, aswell as our property managers & employed contractors to check the property believe they emptied 60,000 gallons of rain water out of tanks that were full only 4 weeks ago.
I believe they are pathological liars, professional scammers, both been on fraudulant worker's compensation, and within the last month I have divulged information which cancelled her claims and are no longer receiving insurance.
She's also threatened to slash her wrists if anyone goes onto the property, call the police if we go near the house even with written notice, threatened to live in the house for six months if we don't sign off on a written reference they asked us to sign etc. We gave honest & current rental references and are also considering suing us because one of those agencies that rang have blacklisted them for lying to them about other things.
I'm in WA. Yes we have insurance. Yes, our property managers are fantastic......but WHO in their right mind CAN deal with people like this?!
I know you don't know us, but we sleep at night, have no dirt on us, are completely transparent and need help. As it's in the Magistrate's Court of WA, we can get legal advice but not legal representation. I have contacted every Western Australian disabled helpline & government department they have contacted to find out what advice they've been given & I keep being told, I need to pay for legal advice. Only the tenant can get free legal advice or advice from them.
I have no problem in speaking my mind and will be doing everything in my power to ensure this NEVER happens to anyone else, ever again. I believe it is the right thing to do. Although this is only a snippet of everything we've been through during their tenancy, this is all that matters as this is what they're suing us for, and then left us with no water for the new tenant.
Actually, they are threatening to apply for a personal injuries claim for $70,000 aswell for breaking her finger falling down our stairs, claiming it's illegal, when it's not.......it's also the reason she was on worker's compensation.
We don't actually know who the tenant is renting off. We gave over 5 telephone references between us all. We know for a fact they were rejected three times. We can only presume they've lied on their application to get a property.
* Has anyone had an experience with a tenant who has a mental health issue?
* Can anyone recommend a property lawyer in Western Australia
I wouldn't wish mental illness on anyone, but they are "without clarity" and their alligations are preposterous. I will strenuously protect our good name in the community and professional reputation. To say their reputation is in peril is an understatement. They are attempting to sue us for alot of money. I will obviously do all I can to stop it.
Thank you for your time. Hope there's someone out there who may be able to help.