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Hey Schweedy, it's me! I can't sort out the kitchen problem, because we need that kitchen as it is on our other rental property. (currently tenanted to excellent people) As long as we live here and rent it out we're going to have to watch our backs. :o We got the bond money back today...

I was lucky tonight - I have a friend who is in real estate who was able to advise me. He said the same as you - that's it's unlikely that the RTA guy would be thinking along those lines and that he'd never heard of anything like that happening before. Which is a relief. He also gave us...

Thanks Oz :) We were very lucky in regards to the condition of the property - she left it very neat and did no damage. That was very lucky. The RTA guy called back again this afternoon and I was in the shower so my husband answered. Husband said that the guy seemed quite rude and...

Thanks Peter, but I don't think a property manager can help me at this point... It's not really a property management problem anymore - but a council regulation one. :(

Well, things have gone from bad to worse... I am quite upset now. The RTA called me today to discuss the matter - the guy was really nice and said that he hadn't been able to contact the ex tenant. He went through the proceedure and told me what to expect, very friendly and kindly the...

Well you're no stranger to negotiating so why not approach the property manager again? He/she might be happy for you to sublet - especially if you can get the $540p/w you think it is worth.

I thought this exact same thing - but the tenant assured me that it was not only possible but she had done it before (signed the bond over in lieu of rent) When I called the RTA I told them the situation and they thought it sounded fine, so I guess it must be ok in QLD.

I think you're being silly, if one must crawl onto the ground and sniff the floorboards in order to find something offensive then you are looking too hard! How do you know they have a cat? After all this fussing they might not even have one, the damage you assume is caused by their cat might...

Thanks Wylie, That's great advice and good news. We sent the form 4 (bond return form) to the RTA this morning. I guess they will get it on Monday - I have no idea how savvy this woman is - apparently if she lodged the form 4 first then hers will be processed before ours is. I hope...

Hi guys, It's my first post, too bad it's because I have a problem. I self manage a property here in Brisbane - usually have no problems... but In late March my husband and I had to go overseas for work for a few weeks. I informed our tenants and installed a house-sitter who was...