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Going to mail off the bond claim form tomorrow. Quick question, should we use the bond to claim for the damages, and cleaning, etc... and a bit of the rent and then go to tribunal for the outstanding rent later? OR should we claim the bond for the rent in arrears and try to get the damages...

That's $750 per week net. was the 35% based on their gross income? Add to that centrelink paid their first 2 weeks rent just for the hell of it, then the salvo's paid another weeks rent for them, and centrelink gave them a bond loan. I hate seeing these sorts of people bludge on the dole...

They were there for about 3 months total. Previous reference gave them a glowing review. But I'm guessing that reference was either fake or they were just trying to get rid of them. Had plenty of income $750 per week from centrelink to pay the $350 per week rent. The lesson for me is...

My wife has been cleaning the place for 3 hours so far. My dad is there cleaning as well. I did 1 hour of cleaning earlier. Will have to go back tomorrow and touch up a lot of paintwork. They've also chipped brand new kitchen doors that now look rubbish. It really should be classed as a...

Landlord insurance is with westpac. Will have to look at the excess charges. Off the top of my head I think it would be about $300 excess. Hardly worth it at this stage.

Took lots of photos. Started cleaning up. They owe about $350 on top of bond just for water and unpaid rent. The total professional cleaning bill and pest etc would be $400 but considering doing it myself because I'm probably never going to see that money anyway We have all the carpet...

They aren't answering my calls. All I got from them today was a msg saying that they were out and they had left the keys on the kitchen bench. So they have now handed over the keys. They have left the stuff they didn't want to take with them and didn't clean an inch of the house. Still dog...

Yes will need some restraint when dealing with these sorts of people. But of course my venting on the internet isn't a perfect reflection of how I'm actually going to handle it. Although I would love the guy to take a swing at me so I had an excuse, but I can't see that happening. Just...

You probably have a point. But I'll still report them to centrelink, and black list them, and then leave it at that. Letting things go works to a point, but then you've got to stop letting people walk all over you. We've been very nice and reasonable, but now my patience is well and truly...

Have it all in writing their agreement to pay what they owe and leave on the 24th/10th etc... Then yesterday they said they needed another day, and would pay an extra days rent (which of course they won't). Looked at the place today and they are no where near moved out. When we go...

Update: Tenants agreed to sign over bond pay the extra $300 rent arrears the bond doesn't cover, carpet clean, clean the house, and pest control and move out yesterday. Instead they've paid nothing, haven't signed over bond yet, haven't cleaned the carpet, haven't cleaned the house...

Agreed. I think by reasoning with them it brought out their reasonable side. I didn't let them walk all over me. I challenged them about using this as a reason for getting out of paying their rent. I also explained to them the situation with safety glass not being required. I validated their...

Self managing is fine if you have the right attitude towards it. If you are easily stressed I would recommend against it.

Removed the broken glass and boarded up the window this morning. To the tenants credit, now that they have clamed down they are being pretty good. The side of the guys little finger was cut deep. He had previously cut it and suffered nerve damage so although now he can't feel the tip of...

Thanks for all the replies. I'll be dropping around there in an hour to clear the broken glass and temporarily board up the window. Will measure it while I'm there and order some safety glass to replace the broken bit. Will look a bit silly having clear glass in one section of the casement...

Fun times ahead I think. Been talking over text msg today so at least it's documented. Good idea to document repairs too so they can't say I never addressed their issues. Tenant is saying they will pay half the rent owing this week. I said I would repair the window and cover those costs...

Tenants not paying rent. They were behind, did all relevent paperwork and gave the right times to remedy etc... They paid $600 of $1050 due, I gave in writing a 12 day extension (both parties signed). It's the day before $850 is due as per the agreement, final due date. After today they get a...