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Tis sickening, what people get away with.

Sounds to me like the ex-tenant is just digging his hole deeper!

Methinks he's over-stepped the mark with his claim.

Mark, I'd be happy with that so far. The ins coy is doing the right thing by you. Tis a game of bluff at present. So don't get too rattled. This is not really your battle...tis between the tenant and your insurance coy at the present time.

Some tenants just don't appreciate the goodies provided by the LL!:mad: Sounds like this tenant has a lot to answer for, and your previous PM has let you down badly. Good idea to sack them and get another one. Do you have any recourse for the damage caused by this tenant? Are you intending to...

Yes...I must admit my thoughts were along the same lines. And if you were to advise your insurance coy of these facts, I'm sure they would have the contacts to find out if he is: a. hitting you for a bogus claim, and b. hitting both you and his own insurance coy. It might easily be determined...

Smart move phoning the repairer...deserves kudos for good thinking. Is the repairer prepared to put his opinion in writing? This would certainly help your case.

I'm thinking there are more considerations here: 1. I thought he was on a Disability Pension? As far as I'm aware that is a permanent CentreLink pension and the person is disabled beyond employability. If he was on Sickness Benefits that would by definition mean his condition was temporary. 2...

I'm sure there would be a medicare rebate somewhere in that leg.

I too have found this thread both amusing and thought provoking. I am drawn to the fact that this LEG-less claim will in the end be handled by the LEG-al people!:D Seems fitting.

Insurance coys also consider how many claims a person has previously had. If he has a history...they might rethink his claim. In any case, I'd take note of the previous posters...you are covered, you don't need to do anything but pass along any claim to your ins coy. Rest easy, and don't lose...