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It's been some time since I have given this post any thought. I received an email yesterday by my insurance company to let me know they did receive a demand from the tenant and that they have settled the matter out of court for $9,000. The same value of a replacement prothetic leg. And yes...

Suzieq, Since going through this exercise with this tenant I've been advised that cuts and bruising don't constitute a cause for litigation. It's not as easy to successfuly litigate as what popular belief is. Did she have a witness? Did she ask for the deck to be repaired? Had she asked...

Pen, Thanks for the offer, I was just kidding about ACA it's not really my thing. The latest on the PM drama, PM C arranged with PM A to meet with the tenant to "find out who is telling the truth". PM A jumped at the offer, however the tenant declined stating "I've had enough arguing this...

My current PM "C" has had a meeting with the tenants explaining our concerns over the PCR they have supplied. Of cause they have refuted any inference that the document is anything other than legitimate and have stated that the witness on the document they supplied is a JP and that PM "A" is...

Things are starting to get messy. I should explain at this point some of the mishandling that has taken place by previous property management in regards to this IP. All my properties in Mandurah where managed by Real Estate "A" who sold their rent roll to Real Estate "B". I had concerns...

Terry, Not much has happened, my insurance sent around a Loss Adjuster to interview me. He wanted the full history on the IP from when/why I bought it and everything has happened to the property up till now. I have a good filing system and have supplied him with every PCR uptil now and...

My insurance company has sent around a solicitor to interview my PM and has notified me that I will also be interview in the coming weeks. Money has started to be spent, but importantly not by me. The tenant was supposed to be out of the house on the 20th, I am waiting on confirmation of...

Pushka, I received one letter asking for money for full replacement of a prosthetic leg. 1 Quote, no witness statements and no evidence of any damage. He still hasn't aksed to have anything repaired to the house. I am actually quite looking forward to see his next "step". Mark

Another update, my tenants lawyer contacted my PM late last week and said "if we don’t receive any compensation from the landlord by Tuesday 5th June we will start with legal action". My insurance company has advised me to "Say nothing". I will keep updating when legal action starts.

The PM gave the tenant 8 weeks notice, their lease has expired. I have left this up to the PM to organise but am under the impression that it's being done by the book.

Sailor, I am looking at what can be claimed back and have already given the tenant notice to vacate efective 20th June. Will keep you posted on what happens next. Mark

Thanks for the input everyone, the pool is on the property as far as I’ve been advised the tenant was responsible for overflowing the pool. I have a bore installed on the property so that the pool and gardens are well maintained, with or without water restrictions. The reason he has one...

I had until the COB Friday 18th May to pay the tenants demands for money to replace his prosthetic leg or I would be hearing from this solicitor, obviously I didn’t pay. After receiving the claim from my tenant I asked my PM manage to attend the property, photograph the damaged pavers and...

Thanks Sailor DD is something I do well and enjoy, thanks. Letiha, the IP is in Mandurah WA. I spoke to one of my lawyers today regarding work on another project I'm doing. I bought up this case and his opinion was along the lines as what others here have posted. "Until there are court...

Raddles, good point. I have instructed the PM to photograph the pavers and take a maintenance man with her so he can ensure the area is roped off and made safe if required. I also phoned the person who prepared the quote for repair of the prosthetic leg. It turns out that the quote was for a...

Celeste, thanks for your advice, I will respond with a letter as you have outlined. Sailor, I am not aware of his working status although I do know that centrelink pay part of his rent. If he had a job I’m sure he would loose his centrelink pension or at least have it reduced this has not...

I have just received a letter from my tenant, the basis of the letter out lines how he has lived in my property and has been unsatisfied with the condition of the property. He writes examples such as faulty front door lock, stove problems, stains on walls/carpets, overgrown gardens and paving...

Geoff, I have decided to wait and see what his lawyer responds with, no need racking up costs without cause just yet. Pushka, or it could be simply he broke the fake leg in a slip with a hammer. No witnesses even his family was away on holidays at the time. We have had issue in the past with...

It's startying to sound like a joke but I asure everyone it is a real event, I'll post an update on the situation when I hear from his lawyer. I'll try to keep one step ahead of him the whole time.

I was updated on the situation late yesterday when my PM called to let me know he had indeed suffered a very bad fracture to his prosthetic leg. It's sounding a little fake to me.