My mum is brilliant. She doesn't judge me for having IP. When things go a bit wrong, she is there to lend an ear. But mostly I love my mum because she is awesome at jumping in and lending a hand. Yes, even on Mothers day. Depressed from spending time at the IP, renovating, cleaning and renovating I was getting really good at sidetracking what had to be done. No way can I get away with that with my mum staying over. She completely understands where I am coming from with the IP, and has just gone through a similar thing last month.
Much discussion occurred around PM's and VCAT hearings. And much was taken on board. How to add up all the costs and quotes and getting organized. We are up to over 9K of damage, just for quotes for work to be done. It is a daunting figure. The bond is only $760. Talking to my parents made me realize just how angry I was. It also made me really angry at the standard to which my property manager was handling things. So I bit the bullet and rang the police to see what needs to be done to lodge a police report and go down the road of getting insurance to at least cover some of the damage. They also suggested that if my property manager doesn't lodge the VCAT application tomorrow, to lodge it myself at a cost of $34. Already the PM has taken 24 days, 28 days and the tenant can get their bond back.
So after lunch, and after some help with VCAT issues she was keen to go over to the IP and clean. Now my mum is the best cleaner EVER! She is awesome. Her attention to detail is so superior when it comes to cleaning. A skill that is very valuable but undervalued, and she has many, many more skill sets. My Step-dad is also a hard worker, head down 'get it done' kind of person and has renovated quite a few properties. He is equally awesome. And has a whole host of other skills as well.
So our Mothers day was spent renovating and cleaning. And having my mum and step dad there made it actually enjoyable. Me and mum work so well together slowly plugging away and cleaning the kitchen. It took all after noon, 5 hours in total with the two of us, non-stop. But we just kind of worked in together and made small talk. It was really pleasant to be honest. Sometimes we don't get along, and have heated arguments at times. Somehow scrubbing away at filth we just 'get it done' and don't argue at all. It was really nice to just work together.
DH and my step dad get along well too, and both are picking up tips on renovating together. Plastering up holes and doing the plumbing work for the new vanity unit.
My children (5, and 3 years) are also pretty cool little people, who I love dearly. Thinking up games and fun, just in an empty property. No toys required, just imaginative play. It was great to see their little imaginations at work. They also brought me a warm and snugly set of PJ's with their dad.
So that was how we spent Mothers day, with three generations all working together
I'm posting here because I'd also love to hear other peoples experiences of PM's, VCAT, and claiming damages through insurance in Victoria. Because I'd love to learn from other peoples mistakes rather than make my own. That is a bit cheeky isn't it! Feel free to comment.
Much discussion occurred around PM's and VCAT hearings. And much was taken on board. How to add up all the costs and quotes and getting organized. We are up to over 9K of damage, just for quotes for work to be done. It is a daunting figure. The bond is only $760. Talking to my parents made me realize just how angry I was. It also made me really angry at the standard to which my property manager was handling things. So I bit the bullet and rang the police to see what needs to be done to lodge a police report and go down the road of getting insurance to at least cover some of the damage. They also suggested that if my property manager doesn't lodge the VCAT application tomorrow, to lodge it myself at a cost of $34. Already the PM has taken 24 days, 28 days and the tenant can get their bond back.
So after lunch, and after some help with VCAT issues she was keen to go over to the IP and clean. Now my mum is the best cleaner EVER! She is awesome. Her attention to detail is so superior when it comes to cleaning. A skill that is very valuable but undervalued, and she has many, many more skill sets. My Step-dad is also a hard worker, head down 'get it done' kind of person and has renovated quite a few properties. He is equally awesome. And has a whole host of other skills as well.
So our Mothers day was spent renovating and cleaning. And having my mum and step dad there made it actually enjoyable. Me and mum work so well together slowly plugging away and cleaning the kitchen. It took all after noon, 5 hours in total with the two of us, non-stop. But we just kind of worked in together and made small talk. It was really pleasant to be honest. Sometimes we don't get along, and have heated arguments at times. Somehow scrubbing away at filth we just 'get it done' and don't argue at all. It was really nice to just work together.
DH and my step dad get along well too, and both are picking up tips on renovating together. Plastering up holes and doing the plumbing work for the new vanity unit.
My children (5, and 3 years) are also pretty cool little people, who I love dearly. Thinking up games and fun, just in an empty property. No toys required, just imaginative play. It was great to see their little imaginations at work. They also brought me a warm and snugly set of PJ's with their dad.
So that was how we spent Mothers day, with three generations all working together
I'm posting here because I'd also love to hear other peoples experiences of PM's, VCAT, and claiming damages through insurance in Victoria. Because I'd love to learn from other peoples mistakes rather than make my own. That is a bit cheeky isn't it! Feel free to comment.