One for the landlord?

[fernfurn]

Had a pm ring me Friday to say tenants had requested re-lease papers be drawn up but despite repeated requests from pm (I suspect they didnt follow up) the tenants had never signed. RE charged me and I paid the $80 releasing fee now 6mths later they want to charge the tenant the $80 to reimburse me. I had never heard of this but she assured me it was lawful as the tenant had requested the new lease. I initially said yes, but have now reconsidered as its now winter and I want to wait until Dec as you get better rent in Jan

 

[Scott No Mates]

In NSW the LL cannot charge the tenants for the lease preparation costs.

Is it any different in Victoria? Is it different where the tenants request the document?

 

[Lil Skater]

Same in Vic, Section 51.

Does the tenant not wish to sign a lease now? It doesn't have to be for 12 months, you could do 8 months to expire in January.

The PM should not charge you, I understand there is work involved in negotiating and drawing up a new agreement, but it shouldn't be charged until the lease is in place.

 

[Scott No Mates]

The PM should not charge you, I understand there is work involved in negotiating and drawing up a new agreement, but it shouldn't be charged until the lease is in place.

Agreed Lil Skater.

 

[fernfurn]

Supposedly the tenant requested the new lease but never signed it. I know you cant force a tenant to sign a new lease after the first one expires. I think there was a stuff up at the re office and perhaps I should just ask for my $80back until they sign a new lease

 

[callander]

bottom line you should only have been charged once the leases were signed so I would be requesting the money back from the agent as you have paid for something that has not happened