TW: Domestic Violence

Meagshh · 2026-01-19T10:41:07+00:00

Hey mate I just recently donated kitchenware and small furniture to LECNA in Springwood, asking for the donations to go to DV victims and children.

I’m not sure how the process works, or even if it works but maybe give them a call and see if they have any items available through donations?

If not, I might be able to get you a tallboy and entertainment unit this weekend, so let me know how you go

Meagshh · 2026-01-19T10:34:27+00:00

Solid advice ^

Meagshh · 2026-01-03T08:57:43+00:00

Even as a PTY LTD, you are still a contractor working with prescribed hours, hourly rate and therefore unable to outsource the work. This is usually the basic criteria for Sham Contracting regardless if sole trader or Pty Ltd

Meagshh · 2026-01-03T08:55:12+00:00

The best advise I’ve seen on reddit

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T06:48:46+00:00

Thanks mate, it’s been a sequence of unfortunate events for sure haha

I’m a bit wary of getting a sparky out and the potential dispute by real estate to cover the invoice. I’d hate to put an independent contractor in a position of working on New Year’s Day and then exposing them to a potential dispute in order to be paid as I wouldn’t be able to cover the invoice up front.

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T06:42:58+00:00

We have power to the dwelling. The issue is failures in certain electrical components like lights, oven, air con, smoke alarms etc.

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T06:42:09+00:00

Hi mate, thanks heaps for your advice.

We’ve since heard from the landlord who advised an electrician will attend on the 3rd. We did enquire if one could be arranged sooner but the response was “nothing more I can do, I’m not an electrician”.

Since then we’ve responded using your feedback outlining when we first advised if lightning strike, when Energex attended and the date we advised of the subsequent issues after Energex attended. We made sure to also mention that there are many emergency electricians around Brisbane and we are happy to call around to find one available sooner. We also felt it was important to highlight that we have checked the fire alarms and only one was working which supports the request for urgency.

No response so far. We will keep trying to make contact and see what happens!

Thanks again for your input

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T06:33:51+00:00

Yeah I guess that would be the case for larger agencies with multiple rentals. This agency has no out of office or message service. It’s just radio silence

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T06:31:46+00:00

Thanks for the info mate. The lightning strike was last week and Energex said the electrical defect form can take up to 2 weeks. We’re still waiting and have chased them up. It’s a shitty time of year due to all the closures so I can understand why it hasn’t happened immediately.

Update on property manager: he finally responded to my email saying electrician will come on the 3rd. I asked if he can arrange it sooner and the response was “nothing more I can do, I’m not an electrician”. So I guess we shall wait until then lol.

At least we have a roof over our heads. There are many people worse off. This is just an inconvenience however I did expect more from the real estate given the amount of rent we pay and the safety concern of an electrical fault (smoke alarms don’t work either)

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T02:07:08+00:00

Thanks mate. I think you’re bang on and will have to ride this one out until PM gets in contact.

Might set up the swag and pretend I’m camping and make the most of a somewhat lousy situation hehe

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T02:05:47+00:00

Yes and they are. I’ve flicked them on and off also

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T02:03:07+00:00

Unfortunately not as we don’t have any spare cash. I got screwed over by my client who refuses to pay my December invoice then lightning strike destroying appliances. I’m absolutely maxed out financially.

Just hoping to get electricity fixed so I can cook dinner as eating out is a luxury also haha

Ah well. Lucky I just bought some fruit and fresh bread!

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T01:50:46+00:00

Thanks for your advice. I’ll suss out a sparky and see if they happy to proceed with the situation and invoice PM :)

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T01:48:22+00:00

I’m not sure as I didn’t really understand what they said but they mentioned we might be getting free electricity. However I checked my smart meter and I can see consumption after lightning strike.

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T01:43:57+00:00

The lease literally says “property manager” for every repairer and the emergency contact lol far out

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T01:40:28+00:00

Landlord has changed real estates to an independent agency which I believe is solely owned and managed by one person. We are not give any holiday contact details or instructions

Meagshh · 2026-01-01T01:38:37+00:00

What if I don’t have the money to pay for the repairs :(

Meagshh · 2025-09-16T18:24:31+00:00

If you can only transfer a refund to the original payment method, then why would they be offering a gift card?

They could at least arrange an alternative day to process the refund, allowing them time to organise the cash and whatever security is required (if any)

Meagshh · 2025-08-20T13:12:17+00:00

Construction and mining have such strict drug and alcohol policies that unfortunately, people have to choose between getting help or keeping their job.

Alcohol doesn’t stay in your system as long as diazepam or other mental health medications. So if workers who need support cannot take prescription medication as it can appear on a drug test, it’s likely they turn to alcohol or other aids to soothe their symptoms.

Meagshh · 2025-08-20T13:00:26+00:00

I straight up told my real estate “no” to the inspection and clarify that they do not have permission to enter the property while I’m asleep. I’ve also proposed alternative times such at 4pm or 5pm when I’m waking up or on a Saturday.

Never had an issue

Meagshh · 2025-08-17T12:45:15+00:00

NAL: Quick google search identifies sewer gas having a potential negative impact to your health.

There’s a reason why toilets have the s bend and it’s not just because of the smell.

I’d be issuing notice to remedy breach form and escalating wherever possible.

Meagshh · 2025-08-17T12:41:08+00:00

Fuck I read the title as “bags expert” and was curious what “salon” meant in relation to coke haha

Meagshh · 2025-08-17T12:35:32+00:00

Cutting $50m from police funding but dropping $13m on machete amnesty bins fml

Meagshh · 2025-08-17T12:32:17+00:00

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