Hi Somersofters,
I have recently bought an IP in Reservoir and have luckily rented it out. The place was rented through a REA with a tenant with supposedly good references.
Since moving in two weeks ago there have been a few demands relayed from property manager
1. The tenant has removed a nail and reported what they think is asbestos and want to know what material used in house. I do not know and have not dome a pre purchase inspection. Does the tenany have recourse to making me remove all asbestos or move out? ots is an older style commision home so I guess many older houses had this. The tenant has removed it due to safety however I am a but upset if its caused any damage.
2. They have asked qhen I last checked carbon monoxide readings in ducted heater. Again i do not know. Do I have to get this done also?
3. There wasa loose window so I have getting fixed from quotea for REA.
4. Loose bricks in front of house On pavement. Again I will look to fix this myself However feel its a bit precious
5. They report the air cooler to not be qorking but am sure it was when worked it before. Again will have to check
they have signed a one year contract at a good rate however are incessant withh the requests to the property manager. Is this very normal to have so many issues so early on? Can I bring up concerns to property manager who should be a mediator?
thabks in advance
I have recently bought an IP in Reservoir and have luckily rented it out. The place was rented through a REA with a tenant with supposedly good references.
Since moving in two weeks ago there have been a few demands relayed from property manager
1. The tenant has removed a nail and reported what they think is asbestos and want to know what material used in house. I do not know and have not dome a pre purchase inspection. Does the tenany have recourse to making me remove all asbestos or move out? ots is an older style commision home so I guess many older houses had this. The tenant has removed it due to safety however I am a but upset if its caused any damage.
2. They have asked qhen I last checked carbon monoxide readings in ducted heater. Again i do not know. Do I have to get this done also?
3. There wasa loose window so I have getting fixed from quotea for REA.
4. Loose bricks in front of house On pavement. Again I will look to fix this myself However feel its a bit precious
5. They report the air cooler to not be qorking but am sure it was when worked it before. Again will have to check
they have signed a one year contract at a good rate however are incessant withh the requests to the property manager. Is this very normal to have so many issues so early on? Can I bring up concerns to property manager who should be a mediator?
thabks in advance