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    Today Tonight, the tenants from hell!

    I agree. I couldn't believe the part where the 21 year old female said to the channel 7 reporter "there are no adults here".
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    Low maintenance renters - Who are they?

    I don't think there is a pattern. Someone can present perfectly, have a perfect rental ledger and references, and still turn out to be a dud tenant. One thing I have learnt from working in agencies (I'm a property economics student - have worked in real estate admin for 5 years) is to never...
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    Property manager double standards on condition reports!

    Your bond is held with the rental bond board (office of fair trading). The agent lodges your bond within 7 days of the beginning of your tenancy, they are legally not allowed to hold it themselves. At the end of your tenancy, the PM will do an outgoing inspection and compare the premises with...
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    Surely there's something that gives us Landlords a right to kick them out!!??

    There are very strict guidelines for lodging a tenant onto TICA or NTD. You can only list them on databases once the residential tenancy agreement has been terminated. You can only lodge their details under the following conditions: - For owing the landlord money for rent and/or damage...
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    Granny Flat Legalities

    My neighbour is considering selling her house than she has lived in for 40 years and a couple of my family members are considering purchasing it as an IP however we are unsure of the legalities concerning the seperate granny flat. The old double garage was converted to a "granny flat" 21...
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    Major problem with upstairs flooring in rental

    The landlord just rang me personally, this is the first time in 2 years I have ever spoken to him, he said that he wasn't aware the PM told us we still had to pay full rent even though the premises was declared uninhabitable and he offered us a 50% discount in rent until the issue is rectified...
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    Major problem with upstairs flooring in rental

    Thanks for all your help, I appreciate it.
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    Major problem with upstairs flooring in rental

    We always ring the PM for any outstanding maintenance issues, the PM arranged the plumber.
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    Major problem with upstairs flooring in rental

    Hey all, We have a major issue with the flooring in the townhouse we are currently renting. There has been extensive water damage from two leaking showers which we have just found out has resulted in the upstairs floor rotting. I actually just arrived back from QLD after checking out my...
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    Introduction

    I have been paying $155 a week for 2 years, it was only $70 the first year out of home as i was sharing a rented unit with my boyfriend and his brother. The first year i earnt a bit more than 15K as well but the past 2 years have been quite tough and i have really had to stick to my outlined...
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    Introduction

    Thankyou for all the replies so far! I still have to wait until i finish uni to buy an IP or a PPOR as I am not earning enough at present (15K to be exact). My course is 5 years full time and I am in my third year. I have been living with my boyfriend for the whole 3 years, he does not share...
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    Introduction

    Hello All, I have been reading this forum for a month or so and thought it was about time i signed up. My name is Erin, I will be 21 in June and am from Sydney. I have decided that i will be taking control of my financial future by property investment. I have started to read and educate...
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