From: Anton Madievski
Hi all, your advice will be appreciated.
I have just bought a townhouse on the Gold Coast. Right after the settlement, the resident managing agent told me that the property is occupied by the tenants of the previous owners who are months in arrears with rent, are not in position to pay rent and not willing to vacate the premises (rental contract long expired). The manager is suggesting going to court which sounds lengthy and expensive. Considering that there is no contract between the property occupiers and myself (and that there is no security bond to cover likely malicious damage to property in case of eviction and that I cannot insure the property because of the existing problems) I wonder if there is a better way to resolve the issue?
Regards,
Anton
Hi all, your advice will be appreciated.
I have just bought a townhouse on the Gold Coast. Right after the settlement, the resident managing agent told me that the property is occupied by the tenants of the previous owners who are months in arrears with rent, are not in position to pay rent and not willing to vacate the premises (rental contract long expired). The manager is suggesting going to court which sounds lengthy and expensive. Considering that there is no contract between the property occupiers and myself (and that there is no security bond to cover likely malicious damage to property in case of eviction and that I cannot insure the property because of the existing problems) I wonder if there is a better way to resolve the issue?
Regards,
Anton
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