No lockable door
- Thread starter RumpledElf
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yes wondered about that too. but probably no lease or formal arrangement?? no bond lodged or income declared or tax to pay? guess adults can take risks and make their own arrangements.
glad you got the door fixed sensible.
I can't move house and it was like this on first inspection, its not like I have any real options.
The area is seriously awesome and this was one of the bigger places I looked at in this price range.
This is just what you put up with when you have zero chance of getting a different rental and you can't buy.
The area is seriously awesome and this was one of the bigger places I looked at in this price range.
This is just what you put up with when you have zero chance of getting a different rental and you can't buy.
So, no surprises from your side, and you made a deliberate decision to live in those conditions at the obviously commensurate rent they are charging you.
So, you decided upfront to compromise on safety and amenity for the advantages of the property (location / size / rent).
Given it was your free choice, your current situation sounds not pleasant, but wholly of your own making.
Of course, you could have easily chosen a worse location, a smaller premises and a higher rent to live in a residence that had everything in tip top safety and functioning condition.
We all eventually have to accept, as sane adults, the results of our choices made at free will.
I didnt think CJay owned any properties in Sydney?
If Brisbane falls through next week, maybe we can pick one up after a coffee the following week?
No Dazz. Didn't you read wylie's post? It's clearly all the landlord's fault, for having 'women and children' living in such conditions. I mean, he obviously held a gun to RE's head and forced her to move into the place.
There's no way a mother would put her children at risk like that! As a woman, she has absolutely no agency, cannot be expected to accept any responsibility for her own decisions and everything is to be blamed on a man (in this case, the landlord)!
Edit: tried to give kudos, but have to pass them around some more first.
There's no way a mother would put her children at risk like that! As a woman, she has absolutely no agency, cannot be expected to accept any responsibility for her own decisions and everything is to be blamed on a man (in this case, the landlord)!
Edit: tried to give kudos, but have to pass them around some more first.
I tolerated a serious cockroach infestation that meant I couldn't keep food in the house and a revolting bathroom in a unit with the most fabulous panoramic views from Bondi to Maroubra and the sound of the waves crashing while falling asleep.
Funny what we put up with in our first place close to the action.
Seriously though, that place of yours does sound dangerous.
Funny what we put up with in our first place close to the action.
Seriously though, that place of yours does sound dangerous.
Sounds like an old place with possible demolition restrictions. Perhaps the LL will allow the OP to keep pet termites in exchange for a reduction in rent.
Oh, cancel that they seem to have already been included the rent rate.
I know a couple of people that rent old QLD's, have done for years. The rent is seriously low with a gentleman's agreement of virtually no maintenance in exchange for virtually no rent increases. LLs just waiting for the place to fall down so they can do something with the land...
"I'm sorry to hear about your fire"
"Shush, it's tomorrow"
Oh, cancel that they seem to have already been included the rent rate.
I know a couple of people that rent old QLD's, have done for years. The rent is seriously low with a gentleman's agreement of virtually no maintenance in exchange for virtually no rent increases. LLs just waiting for the place to fall down so they can do something with the land...
"I'm sorry to hear about your fire"
"Shush, it's tomorrow"
What a rant...
. It is clearly stated that the door did close when RE rented the place. It is not clear whether the other dangerous stuff was there or not. I'm sure RE didn't expect the verandah to fall off and her light to fry in the rain, but of course, she should have known that shouldn't she. Every shabby house will fall apart, won't it... NOT!There is a HUGE difference between accept "shabby" and accepting "downright dangerous". But don't let that little fact stop you from jumping to smartar$e conclusions or wild sweeping generalisations :roll eyes:.
The bad-wiring-making-low-electricity bills is actually kind of a bonus ... when I first got a bill that was a teeny % of what I'm used to getting (no, I'm not exaggerating) I went down and checked the meter and all that, and it was correct, so it's not my problem.
I like the place. I'm thinking of naming the cockroaches. They're friendly.
But yes, needs a door. There wasn't an active termite infestation in the door when I moved in. All fixed now though
I like the place. I'm thinking of naming the cockroaches. They're friendly.
But yes, needs a door. There wasn't an active termite infestation in the door when I moved in. All fixed now though
Previous owners/tenants most likely tampered with the box, common up in Playford a lot. its something to do with remove the face plate and circling the magneto with copper. The downside is eventually it burns out the restrictor on the meter and then it starts spinning uncontrollably, they only find out when their pill is 5k.
What an expensive pill. Obviously non prescription.
I bet it'd be a bitter pill to swallow
We're getting off topic here. This thread was about door pillers collapsing.
