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I live in Melbourne, Australia. Renting a newly built place, and have found it has drainage issues.?
Author: admin // Category: melbourne real estateCan’t access yard, can’t use clothesline, have a flooded garage when it rains. WE have repeatedly told the real estate who say ‘ we will keep you informed’ etc etc
What can we do to get some action? Would appreciate good advice
Tell the agents that you will not pay the rent until the problems are rectified. (Why did you post this in the "Travel" category? It may have received more answers if you’d posted it in the Politics & Government > Law & Ethics category.)
August 20th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Go to the post office and get RTA form…Notice To Rectify…and give it to your agent,,they then only have a certain amount of time to have the repairs done. If that fails you can have them summoned to the Small Claims Court. You should also be able to claim for some sort of compensation as you have not had reasonable and rightful use of the property as they have breached the Tenancy Agreement.
Get in touch with your local RTA….they’ll point you in the right direction.
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August 20th, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Do as Harley suggested but document EVERYTHING eg when you first notified the agent , whether you have notified them in writing & if so when etc.. If you haven’t already notified the agent in writing then do so immediately ….
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August 20th, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Do what has been suggested by the others and once your lease is up MOVE OUT.
The agents and/or landlord are no good don’t get stuck with them any longer than you have to!
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August 20th, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Tell the agents that you will not pay the rent until the problems are rectified. (Why did you post this in the "Travel" category? It may have received more answers if you’d posted it in the Politics & Government > Law & Ethics category.)
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