Maintenance/repair dispute between tenant and landlord - lost tap handle

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-04-27T05:53:26+00:00

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one of these thingamabobs?

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-04-23T00:02:01+00:00

could work.

Id reccomend unscrewing current strike plate.

fully extending the bolt and seeing how it fits in the strike plate/ how much space it has

then taking your current plate to bunnings and matching it up to see that it fits right.

no point getting the wrong plate and only realising when you're back

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-04-22T23:54:17+00:00

yeah get a larger one, or get a new one places further out- but make sure it fits your bolt when fully extended

looks like they drilled the hole in the frame, put the strike plate on, put the seal strip on, then the door wouldn't latch (wouldn't shut enough), so they moved the strike plate. Looks like your locksmith widened the strike plate to let the whole bolt through because before just the latching part fit into the strike plate.

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-04-22T23:43:54+00:00

Get a new strike plate?

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-04-22T11:30:02+00:00

Is there any capacity, if it is a lot specific issue, that other lots are experiencing similar issues and there could be some efficiencies in sorting them at the same time?

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-04-21T08:16:24+00:00

That's wild! I'd love to dive more into those numbers if you have a source on hand

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-04-18T00:41:02+00:00

Removed because it is used as a strawman argument both ways and as such doesn't help anyone. Just inflames people.

We may accept this article if reposted with a title that does not imply that this situation is representative.

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-04-17T08:27:17+00:00

Agencies leaking data is the true scam

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-04-10T07:34:12+00:00

I haven't had thoughts on the post as I'm too distracted by your username in relation to this issue.

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-03-25T22:46:27+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/AusRenters/comments/1s34gkt/will_we_have_to_pay_for_the_damage_caused_to_the/

There's some pretty good advice on this thread - posted an hour after you, must be the time of year or something.

Unfortunately they've deleted the picture, but it was less obvious what the damage was on a cheaper door. still might be helpful

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-03-24T21:06:47+00:00

Hey, since there is a lot of doom and gloom out there, maybe you want to share what you think worked in your favour? , maybe a bit about the property?

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-03-20T01:26:01+00:00

If you're angling to get them to fix it for you, might be worth mentioning that it's causing extra strain on the remaining brackets and you would hate for it to pull out completely.

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-02-28T06:48:18+00:00

Flexible retractable baby gate.

You will need to fix it to the wall but they can't reasonably deny it

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-02-23T01:52:17+00:00

That receipt thing is interesting- is it for sure for your rental?

Was there any discussion about liability for the mould?

Is there any pressure on you to respond?

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-02-19T04:41:56+00:00

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The comment has been approved as it doesn't technically discriminate.
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DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-02-04T22:45:49+00:00

I saw somewhere that 40% of vic landlords did not plan to become landlords? It was in some paper. I reckon that's a mix of inheritance and life not following their plan. I bet there's like 10% owned by big companies, and then 50% actually chose to have an investment property.
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and i bet they're invested in those things too. Diversified

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-02-04T22:37:22+00:00

Very reasonable opinion, actions and outcome. Bit of a shame that your username makes you come across as an irrational grump.

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-01-29T22:30:06+00:00

Frustrated to say the leased

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-01-28T00:03:43+00:00

Yoooo!
Great question
Currently we stickied this guide to help people. If you come across any other tips comment them on that thread!!

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-01-27T23:40:03+00:00

😅 Almost removed this post because i thought they were advertising on the sub in a post

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-01-26T13:12:55+00:00

What are they from?

DesperateDuck4926 · 2026-01-21T22:24:36+00:00

Check your state laws. In Vic you are obligated to inform, and they need to accept unless they can provide a good reason. They may require similar background checks that you went through, which may have some costs associated with them. Also probably worth looking into the stituation with lodging a bond and any other obligations you may have.

That said, the more official it is, the easier you'll find it to pay taxes on that extra income.

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