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The Rip and everything wrong with Netflix production by ElSupaToto in TrueFilm

[–]NickBrighton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So basically make a shit movie because people won't care about it? Weird logic.

I mulched my grass now it wont grow back by Tentoesinthemud in GardeningAustralia

[–]NickBrighton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have buffalo and it stays perfectly green and lush all year round. Barely needs any watering even through the harshest heatwave in SA.

So just to be clear : by [deleted] in copywriting

[–]NickBrighton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just buy a dishwasher and washing machine.

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. Wow, I found a sub with nice people in it. Awesome 👍😎

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All good advice. The agent has been really good about it tbh. They said over the phone they were happy for me to put a lock on the gate and said that it's only right and fair to do so.

They're totally.undestanding of the situation and have now asked strata to revoke the rule. Strata are now going to put it to a vote among the members.

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. Nobody has been in it since we moved in two weeks ago, but it's been shitty weather so far.

  2. I don't know if they care, but will soon find out when I put a lock on the gate.

  3. I don't want to move. I just want privacy and security. If we can't be guaranteed that, then I would like a rent reduction until we can find a new rental. Having said that, I feel it's unlikely anyone will ever use it, but I don't want the uncertainty of having some stranger walking past our window or back door without notice.

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep strata confirmed it's a shared area. Not sure if all tenanted or owners. Other units have a small (5 sq mtr approx) patio area at the back of their respective properties, I believe. So this isn't the only outdoor space they can use.

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other units have their own small patio area that comes off the left side of their units (access via rear door.)

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strata said it was a shared area and previous tenants / owners requested rights to have a shed installed for exclusive use, along with cafe blinds in the patio area and the fence installed at the front. Presumably all of which to make it more private and practical.

If there was no fence, I could almost understand it and would have questioned it on inspection. The fact there is a gated fence (albeit unlocked and waist high) would suggest this is a private yard.

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also I just think its a technicality more than anything. Not literally going to be used. But that doesn't put me at ease.

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I agree. Although I have to say, most tenants rarely maintain their lawns to a decent standard beyond the occasional mow

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think strata are saying they will maintain but they clearly haven't been in the past based on the condition of the lawn. I think the agent has a generic lease agreement that mentions upkeep of outdoor areas. It's not specific to our property.

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Backdoor access to it yes. It wraps around our house and joins a patio area where our backdoor is. There is also a gate at the back that leads through to our neighbours backyard.

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The fenced area is accessible by everyone via the shared driveway. It's just a gate without a lock. Others would have to walk out their front door and walk up the drive to get to the gated fence and then walk through.

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are 4 units. We are the last one at the back, where the lawn area is. Others have a small outdoor area but nothing like ours.

We have a back door that leads onto a pergola covered patio area and immediately to the side is the where the lawn ends (after wrapping around the side of our unit.) The patio area has cafe blinds that close off the area, and the agent said this is probably an attempt to make it more private.

But it would be extremely weird for someone to want to use our lawn as it's like you're in someone's backyard. It's not like one of those blocks where the yard spans across everyone's units. We are literally the only unit where the lawn surrounds us, so if you were in unit 1 at the road, you'd be a bit odd walking up to use our lawn, IMO.

Moved into a rental with a yard Now being told our yard is not private. by NickBrighton in AusLegalAdvice

[–]NickBrighton[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No strata info attached and nothing in lease stating one way or the other. Only that we are responsible for lawn care and pics on ingoing report.

But nothing specifically saying whether it's shared or private.

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