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I was planning to extend the lease contract - I thought it was to expire in June 11, and was going to send the tenant a 'Notice to tenant of lease extension'. However, when I looked at the paperwork, I've just noticed that the lease has actually expired on 13/2/2011. Can I still send...

I have recently given my PM notice, and will be managing my IP's my self (The wife is actually). I've asked for all tenant contact details, and have agreed on the date i will take over. Is there anything else I should be asking the PM for? Do I need to send a letter to the tenants...

A month or so ago I agreed to go ahead with a new fence that a neighbour of my IP wanted to put up. Just got a call my me tenant that they have ripped down the fence, and it looks as though they have creeped into my property by a couple of inches. They have also moved a rainwater tank, and...

Anyone know any good insurance brokers in Adelaide? I've got a couple of IP's that i have building insurance with RAA (Have a very competitive price with them as wife worked there and still receives their staff discount). I now what to just get land lord insurance, which RAA dont provide for...

Anyone know much about ducted reverse cycle aircons? I'm currently in the process of getting quotes from a range of suppliers, all selling different brands. Which brand is best? There are plenty of makers - LG, Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, Panasonic, Temperzone, Daikin etc etc.... are any of...

Just had a call from my sister to say that a huge gum tree branch has falled onto their house. It's ripped out all the power lines and damaged the roof. Although ETSA has now trimmed some branches, they are not allowed to trim the tree any more because it is a 'significant tree' and is...

I dont know what it is with me and water usage!! I just got a letter from SA Water - "Notice of High Water Use" for one of my IP's. The letter shows a very large increase in water usage from: - 05/06 1st half year - 178 Kilolitres - 06/07 1st half year - 259 Kilolitres (Increase of...

Ever since we purchased our house a couple of years ago, I've suspected that our neighbour was using our tap to water his gardens. The water bills always seemed a lot higher than what we had used. So much so, I've purchased a lockable tap, but haven't installed it yet. Last night I think I...

Hi, I'm thinking about starting to increase my portfolio in the next year or so, but am not sure which would be best for me. I currently have 2 IP's and a PROP all on P&I loans. The two IP's are together on one loan (slightly negative geared) and the PROP is on another seperate one...

I went to a PROP I'm renting the other day, for general maintenance issues and my tenant raise an issue with the bathroom window. The window is round and has frosted glass. However, at night when the light is on, you can see in. The problem is that they beleive the next door neighbour is a...

Hi, I've got tenants in one of my properties, which I have been having problems with. They have been renting the property for about 2 years now, and have always been on time with payment of rent. (This is not the problem) The problem is the fact I or my PM can never contact them. This...

I've got 3 properties in SA, Northern, North Eastern Suburbs. I've had numerous property managers of the last few years, and have never been totatly satisfied with their performance. I've also had complaints from the tenants about them. Can anyone recommend any good property managers for...