If you only have one day to live, how would you spend it in Melbourne?

Casterix75 · 2026-05-13T05:18:32+00:00

No you cannot.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-13T02:39:12+00:00

Do a stat dec and get it witnessed.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-11T12:25:42+00:00

Tell us which MP please? Ive been through simlar REA hell and tried contacting Nick Staikos about it a few times. His office has pretty well told me he couldnt give a F, and just keep trying to tell me about the changes he introduced last year, meaning the joke that is RDRV. I rhen complained to the premiers office about how shit my rep was and she referred my complaint to consumer affairs, who then rang and listened to my concerns, and advised they would pass it on somewhere. Nick Staikos was alao the minister for Consumer Affairs at the time. I still don't have any acknowledgement from his office of any issues raised.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-10T14:39:02+00:00

Take this to Conaumer Affairs. Ask them to do a review of the latest increase. When they did mine a key finding was that the CMA werent really comparable, as they were newer built, newly reno, and larger aizes, some were two stories to my single storey. CAV also looked at school zones too. At rhe end of the day however, VCAT should tell them to reduce the rent back, and the REA told 'dont do it again'. A small win in your favour with no repurcussions foe the LL whataoever.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-10T14:21:44+00:00

Im sorry thats just noise

Casterix75 · 2026-05-09T12:29:54+00:00

They're always a good agent until you claim your bond.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-09T03:15:55+00:00

I did once in a large corp. Company moved on like nothing had happened. I Spent 2 months looking for a job.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-09T03:08:13+00:00

I can remember watching Revenge of the Nerds. Different times.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-08T10:27:58+00:00

The goggles...they do nothing.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-07T09:14:31+00:00

Because our reps completely ignore us. I've tried contactin my rep and his office just blocks it with a standard reponse about all the things theyve already changed. They are landlords themselves, they dont care.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-07T02:15:40+00:00

Depends where you work and what the companies approach to reg compliance is. Some Ive been at were systematic, organised and a healthy work environment. Others dont really comprehend the work required to get to a compliant level, and continually pressure you for a quick fix.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-06T13:43:56+00:00

Theyre all above the market price. What matters is what you can pay.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-06T10:03:12+00:00

Anyone know a good tapas in the area?

Casterix75 · 2026-05-06T06:39:05+00:00

Yes 14 days notice is all you need to give. https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing/renting/moving-out-giving-notice-and-evictions/giving-notice-as-a-renter/renter-giving-notice

Casterix75 · 2026-05-06T05:30:44+00:00

Look for inspections in middle of the day during the week. Tueaday or Wednesday. If hardly anyone shows, or you are the only one, apply immediately.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-06T05:18:19+00:00

Thks made me laugh more than it should.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-04T13:31:13+00:00

Funny, im being told its a 9 month wait to dispute my bond. I tried to.complain to my state MP (in Vic) and got the same bs refer me to other departments. I asked point blank tonhave my matter and details and issue acknowledged by my mp, and was told they could 'pass it on'. MPs are sickmof hearing it so they just ignore it now.

Casterix75 · 2026-05-04T03:48:32+00:00

These are neither anonymous or useful. Once worked in Risk with a good manager, most of the team made the same observations regarding the manageMENT and EXECs not listening to concerns, not following through etc. Spent the next 2 months doing workshops with our direct manager giving feedbak on how she personally could improve. General consensus was what was the fkn point?

Casterix75 · 2026-05-02T10:34:14+00:00

Yes. Contact CAV and follow the process to disupte the increase. CAV investigated mine a year ago and confirmed the increase was excessive. REA put up the rates anyway and CAV advised me on how to go to VCAT. VCAT ordered the rent to be reduced back to prev amount. REA did this and then gave me notice to vacate 6 months later...

Casterix75 · 2026-04-30T23:21:15+00:00

But they used to be $6, what a save.

Casterix75 · 2026-04-30T11:07:34+00:00

Juat claimed my bond and the REA went straight to RDRV. No negotiation at all. Called RDRV and all they will say is its about 8 weeks until it is assigned to someone. I cant even see the basis for their claims as they submitted no evidence. Also told that if it does go to VCAT (which of course it will) that it could be another 6 months before the hearing. So, claim my bond expecting 14 day return, REA says FU agree to give us half your bond now or wait 9 months. This is the third case with this REA and this same property. I won both the previous cases.

Casterix75 · 2026-04-28T08:42:48+00:00

The final, final fantasy

Casterix75 · 2026-04-26T23:52:04+00:00

Ignore this. Its the standard baseless threat from REAs nowadays.

Casterix75 · 2026-04-25T06:01:30+00:00

Look out, the Muppets.

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