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Success! Good news! Changed PM's, got the old PM to release me from the management contract AND got the refund. And I didn't have to involve the solicitor :D

Thanks Dazz, very helpful :rolleyes: I don't think an overpriced lawyer will be necessary.

Update Hi all, just a quick update on what is happening. I got the breakdown of the bill from the agent. Several things: the hole that was fixed was one that I knew nothing about, in every inspection report they mention a hole behind the door (hence my impression that it was small, ie from a...

Well, the door lock and smashed window have already been fixed, so the $600 is not the total cost - it's just for the walls. "Slight" to me is maybe a hole made by the doorknob if the door was kicked in or something to that effect. Patchable in any case. "Slight" is NOT the replacement of the...

pm me and I'll happily let you know who to stay away from in this part of Sydney.

I have dug up a property inspection report done a year ago, and there the PM's written description of the damage: 'slight', which was the basis for my agreement to get it fixed. Since $600 is far from slight and the handyman they sent out there should have checked before replacing (as it turns...

The work already done was about the "break-in" and I have requested a break down and that they investigate the reason for the high cost. And yes, one bite (and a few prior nibbles) will be quite enough thanks. Out with both PM and tenant.

Yes, guilty as charged, was busy with other things at the time and assumed the PM would do their job. Won't be doing that again :o ! Yes I do check my statements - it's been a year because our property manager responsible has changed four times in the last year (2nd mistake! High staff...

Hi all, Over a year ago I had my PM tell me there's some damage to the laundry door and wall due to an apparent break-in (methinks wifey locked hubby out and he used alternate means to get back in, if you know what I mean). Since the damage was relatively small I just agreed to fix it (this...