This question relates to me as a tenant, not a landlord, but hopefully someone can give me some advice as it would be good to know when/if I need to paint my new IP sometime too...
The place I am renting at the moment is apparently going to be painted INSIDE sometime in the next few weeks, I'll probably get just a copule of days notice of exact dates. The place doesn't really need painting, but unfortunately for me it is Qld Government accommodation (that I rent through my job as it is in a remote area and the only accommodation available) - and they have decided to paint a few of the residences here. Where do I stand here? This is going to be such a pain - they are doing ceilings as well as walls, and I think they are going to have to sand back a bit because the areas where there is a problem with the paint it is because it has raised splits. And, I admit I know nothing about painting etc, but this place is easily 1950-60's vintage and made of asbestos fibro I'm guessing(including exterior walls) - can these be sanded/painted safely with my stuff getting showered in dust?
Would I have to move all my furniture by myself if I want it out of the way or put back (not even remotely possible as too heavy and movers put it in when I got here) - I don't want paint and dust on everything! Do I live here whilest they are doing it, or should they provide alternate accommodation? What are a tenants rights in this situation? This is really bothering me because the standard of work that we normally get from the Govt contractors leaves a lot to be desired, and I just know I am going to come home and have dust and paint over everything (also, my windows can't be opened as they are jammed - supposed to have been replaced for 2 years now, but still not - so the smell is going to be just great also) - and then they will walk out and leave it as is and it will take weeks to clean up.
Thanks!
The place I am renting at the moment is apparently going to be painted INSIDE sometime in the next few weeks, I'll probably get just a copule of days notice of exact dates. The place doesn't really need painting, but unfortunately for me it is Qld Government accommodation (that I rent through my job as it is in a remote area and the only accommodation available) - and they have decided to paint a few of the residences here. Where do I stand here? This is going to be such a pain - they are doing ceilings as well as walls, and I think they are going to have to sand back a bit because the areas where there is a problem with the paint it is because it has raised splits. And, I admit I know nothing about painting etc, but this place is easily 1950-60's vintage and made of asbestos fibro I'm guessing(including exterior walls) - can these be sanded/painted safely with my stuff getting showered in dust?
Would I have to move all my furniture by myself if I want it out of the way or put back (not even remotely possible as too heavy and movers put it in when I got here) - I don't want paint and dust on everything! Do I live here whilest they are doing it, or should they provide alternate accommodation? What are a tenants rights in this situation? This is really bothering me because the standard of work that we normally get from the Govt contractors leaves a lot to be desired, and I just know I am going to come home and have dust and paint over everything (also, my windows can't be opened as they are jammed - supposed to have been replaced for 2 years now, but still not - so the smell is going to be just great also) - and then they will walk out and leave it as is and it will take weeks to clean up.
Thanks!