Recent content by fisherman

Good post. The problem is that the terracotta pipes do in time leak from the joints. The roots are going to the water leak which must have occurred first. As well, it was not unusual for the plumber to install OK then the builder dumped a load of rock and clay shale on the pipes. I have...

You said, "It's a product or installation failure". So prove it. Your statement is not conclusive, far from it. That shower handle is metallic and heavy. A tap could cause the break. It is a confined space which makes that likely. As well, the handle even has a sharp edge on the metal...

A further risk is possible rejection of the claim by the insurer and the effect that could have on later claims.

An accidental sharp bang on the top edge - where the failure seems to have originated - with that shower rose or handle could chip the glass edge, leading to its sudden failure then or later. It only takes a chip on the edge, but otherwise the glass should be strong. If I was the tenant I...

How old are you? To confirm my understanding.

Small investors, aspirational mums and dads, provide much of the available rental housing. They are poorly organised and when they speak, are treated as individuals. Owners typically rely on REAs or 'someone' to represent their interests, but REAs and 'others' have their own interests and...

Does contents insurance taken out by tenants cover loss of keys? If so what might be claimed in this circumstance? http://www.allianz.com.au/renters-insurance/ It is an innocent question. I know that as a landlord I am expected to be my brother's keeper.

$600? There is the compelling argument for Reg457 workers.

Tenant Insurance Maybe some of the insurance reps on here might comment on what insurance a tenant should have and whether they might be able to claim for such loss? It always strikes me as a little odd that the benefits of insurance to tenants is rarely if ever mentioned. The OP question...

Agree. It is impossible for the insects to get used to the insect growth regulator (IGR) in Mortein roach and flea 'bombs'. I have never encountered roaches that survive the Permethrin in it either. However all cupboards must be open and adequate cans used as recommended. Cheap, safe and...

It all comes down to risk management. What would owners say is the likelihood of scoring a less than satisfactory tenant and what are the possible consequences? What are the risk treatments? Remembering that some treatments may also introduce new and additional risks. Just to cut to...

The rights and comfort of the many tenants who do not want to live in digs that were once a pet kennel or a fume cupboard for a chain smoker are not being considered. Many owners would be more positive about pet ownership if: - the tenants reciprocated by keeping pets outdoors, which...

'Your' toilet maybe. As in your own home. There is less likelihood that you as owner-occupier will be encouraged by tenancy advocates and lawyers to be a nuisance at the Tribunal and sue yourself.(sic) The regulators see the landlord as his brother's keeper, which is a vastly different...

Today we received a REA letter recommending 'safety inspections' @$249 a pop. God knows how long such an inspection would be current for and what small print the entrepreneur's lawyers have written into it. The REA says that its PM is not competent to do inspections. Can't take photos for...

I notice that one of the scurrilous, hyperventilating, news-making 'current affairs' programs is 'investigating' problems with tank water. Doubtless the entrepreneurs will step in and the quick-witted with their ambulance-chasing lawyers. Anyone still believe that a tank is a good idea?