Recent content by Fizzy

I am sorry not sure what Sez is referring to. You can claim Tribunal Costs etc off bond. have done so many times and have had it awarded on the order. With Tribunal claim all and see what you get, a lot depends on the member on the day but I always claim all cost involved and most of the...

Seriously guys you are all over thinking thinking this. Note this is for Victoria, you all have been at this long enough to know that the Legislation varies from state to state. You do not have to install window locks unless the current latches and or lock mechanisms do not work and then...

Totally once bitten OMG please

Sorry to get in on this so late but I havent been around for quite some time. Please do not worry about VCAT. The owner and Agent will be taken to task on this as it is a waste of the Courts time. No owner or Agent can claim on structual damage in any way. They will need to produce written...

Be careful if there is already a current lease it stands until it expires. Also on the legal side you are not the owners until settlement and any lease prior to settlement if any matters went to Tribunal would be null and void as you were not technically the owners. Good luck try not to jump...

I use this clause in leases - the landlord may at any time during your tenancy agreement increase the rent by giving to the tenant at least sixty (60) days notice of the increase. The landlord cannot increase your rent more often then once every 6 months. This is completley acceptable in Vic.

It is the responsibily of TT in Vic to replace washers. The difference here is that the taps were already leaking when you took possession of the property and in those circumstances then it is the LL responsibility to have the taps fixed as the legislation states the property must be in good...

Just to clarify a couple of things - yes in Vic you can accept 6mths up front if it is offered even 12 months. It does not have to stay in the agents trust account for any legal reasons whatsoever. Trust accounts do accrue interest but the agents do not receive it, it is transferred directly...

Take all advice let it go, if you have insurance pass all the details you have on to them they are the ones that have the big guns and we all know how much insurance companies hate parting with their money :rolleyes:. Someone I know was just charged for stalking using an electronis device doing...

You guys all seem to be very hard on PM's. Yes I do agree there are alot of inexpecienced young ones out there but they are not all the same. There are actually some very good and professional PM's who have earned there senior status the hard way!! by doing the yards and the ongoing study. As...

If you are still looking for a property manager in Frankston area - talk to Andrew Milne Real Estate, I have been dealing with them for some time now and have nothing but good things to say about them, I was recommended to them and the PM (Cathy) has always done an exceptional job - very happy...

If you are overseas how are you going to screen prospective tenants and manage your property? Consider an agent in that are maybe!. Only do a 9 month lease then give a 90 day notice for end of lease with the vacate date being after the expiration of the lease e.g. give 90 day Notice within the...

Bazza the easiest way around it is to put a clause in your lease as follows: The LANDLORD may at any time during your tenancies agreement increase the rent by giving to the TENANT at least sixty (60) days notice of the increase. The landlord cannot increase your rent more often than once every...

I would seriouslycheck this out - if it is the same as it is in Victoria it is illegal for the agent to pass on fees incurred if they insist on rent being paid directly. Any costs are to be born by the agent not the tenant as it is otherwise seen as putting the tenant at financial disadvantage...

Thanx for the laugh, how true it is, I had one TT who buried her sister 4 times in 2 months that why she couldn't pay the rent:confused: