It makes nearly no difference that he's a husband of your tenant, so I'm not sure where you're getting your information about that from.
The PM mentioned something like that - apparently the husband is considered tenant's guess of some sort (tenant is no longer living there, but still paying rent on time).
whiteduck said:This situation does not sound good for her, or for you. I hope it sorts out quickly and without trouble. Has she grounds for an AVO?
I'm not sure whether he's abusive to her, but according to PM, the wife suspect the husband is on drugs (she saw a syringe and that's the last strike as they have kids). Yes, it's not a great situation for her (and me). We're not planning to pursue her for short notice etc. Just want the property vacant in a good manners.
It would seem to me that the woman would be unable to return the property to you if the husband is still living there! It seems that her only course of action would be to take out an avo on the husband so that the police must enforce his removal from the property. This will leave her free to leave & you the ability to change the locks.
If he remains & she goes, you have a squatting situation which is quite difficult to resolve.
All the best and may your PM use the best negotiating skills for the best outcome.
Thanks guy, really hoping this will be resolved quickly. I'll have a read on Fair Trading and see if there are other rules that can be applied.