Hi there,
We have tenants in one of our IPs that won't move out. They haven't paid any rent beyond the initial two weeks (14-27 sept), presumably because we breached them for having 3 dogs that were not declared on the application. Everything has been done in accordance with the rules, breach notices for dogs and unpaid rent all served at relevant times. Tenant and partner (not approved occupant) have twice or more verbally abused RE staff. PM has gone over and above in terms of communication and negotiation attempts.
Tenant then gave form 13 for X date. Two days before X date promised to pay rent as they had the cash in hand and would def be out as they had secured another rental property... turned around on X date and told PM they were not leaving, had nowhere to go, we are terrible people for throwing them out on street with a child, house not fit for living in. (note PM response: not what you said on entry condition report!) Tenants have since not returned any communication from the PM.
PM has attended court on our behalf, tenants didnt bother to show... Judge has given them 14 days which ends 1 Nov at 6pm if you can believe that. IP is at local tourist destination so have had plenty of reports from people driving by indicating there is absolutely no activity remotely constituting 'moving out'. One local retailer told me yesterday that they are a 'lovely family'! wodnerful except they have 4 adults, 1 child and 3 dogs all living in a small 3 bedder on a small block and they're not paying rent!!
I've been told that the front yard of the house is still being well maintained so I am hopeful that the inside is the same... Anybody has this experience in Central Queensland? How did it pan out. And does anyone know how often I am allowed to drive past my IPs before it constitutes harassment? I would think in the circumstances, with lack of communication, I would be within my rights to drive past every day to see if they are still there??? Any thoughts appreciated.
We have tenants in one of our IPs that won't move out. They haven't paid any rent beyond the initial two weeks (14-27 sept), presumably because we breached them for having 3 dogs that were not declared on the application. Everything has been done in accordance with the rules, breach notices for dogs and unpaid rent all served at relevant times. Tenant and partner (not approved occupant) have twice or more verbally abused RE staff. PM has gone over and above in terms of communication and negotiation attempts.
Tenant then gave form 13 for X date. Two days before X date promised to pay rent as they had the cash in hand and would def be out as they had secured another rental property... turned around on X date and told PM they were not leaving, had nowhere to go, we are terrible people for throwing them out on street with a child, house not fit for living in. (note PM response: not what you said on entry condition report!) Tenants have since not returned any communication from the PM.
PM has attended court on our behalf, tenants didnt bother to show... Judge has given them 14 days which ends 1 Nov at 6pm if you can believe that. IP is at local tourist destination so have had plenty of reports from people driving by indicating there is absolutely no activity remotely constituting 'moving out'. One local retailer told me yesterday that they are a 'lovely family'! wodnerful except they have 4 adults, 1 child and 3 dogs all living in a small 3 bedder on a small block and they're not paying rent!!
I've been told that the front yard of the house is still being well maintained so I am hopeful that the inside is the same... Anybody has this experience in Central Queensland? How did it pan out. And does anyone know how often I am allowed to drive past my IPs before it constitutes harassment? I would think in the circumstances, with lack of communication, I would be within my rights to drive past every day to see if they are still there??? Any thoughts appreciated.
. Not sure if that is the same now (the keys bit), but I would suggest calling the RTA and asking all your questions of them. Ask them (or the court) what happens if the deadline comes and goes and they are still there? They will guide you, and get your local police on board, if you can.
