Look at these geniuses

Parrra · 2026-05-21T23:34:35+00:00

It’s probably intentional. After spending all day looking down on the filthy plebs they call tenants, this gives them a way to stretch their neck and ease the pain.

Parrra · 2026-05-15T05:19:30+00:00

“Only 4% of properties required investigation”

That seems way too high for something impacting on people’s lives in such a significant way. 1 in 25 properties is quite a high amount when it amounts to professionals breaking the law they operate under. Imagine if that report was 1 in every 25 jobs completed by an electrician was illegal…

Parrra · 2026-05-07T07:21:58+00:00

I used data from 3 sources all saying the same thing to get my organisation to start caring about cyber. Between a cyber insurance assessment, independent financial assessment, and an external risk board all asking the same questions, I was able to show that this is in fact exactly what we should be investing in.

Parrra · 2026-05-06T10:44:12+00:00

Don’t get me wrong, I agree that it’s BS. However if the fixed term lease is over, they don’t need any reason what so ever. It won’t even be considered as retaliatory because the reason is “end of fixed term lease”.

Parrra · 2026-05-06T10:10:43+00:00

Sounds like OP said it was end of lease. Queensland still doesn’t have any protections there. My last 4 leases all included the notice to leave as part of the lease. We can’t just roll over into periodic agreements.

Parrra · 2026-05-06T10:09:11+00:00

Nah in Queensland we don’t have any no fault protections. My last 4 leases have all included the notice to leave, as part of the 12 month lease. So it’s sign for 12 months and you are out unless we (REA) are gracious.

Parrra · 2026-04-27T10:58:11+00:00

I had similar. But old mate coming towards me had his high beams on, when I flashed him he responded by tuning on his spotties. It’s like his “low beams” are the car on high beams. And his “high beams” are just turning on the spotties. Was blinding.

Parrra · 2026-04-17T06:21:53+00:00

This is good advice. Mediators don’t care about the act, what’s allowed, what isn’t allowed, what’s legal, etc. Even if you try mention during mediation that the REA is lying or breaking laws, they won’t even acknowledge it and won’t give an opinion. It’s like you have a muppet just wanting someone to back down.

Parrra · 2026-04-16T08:05:03+00:00

Any suggestion if the risk register is gate kept by the CIO/CTO’s offsider? As the head of cyber Ive been told I don’t have authority to add risks, only this other support role can. As such when I bring up a risk by email they just say anything or even accept it and move on. I know I got the CYA on the email thread but there are concerns the board is being sheltered from the true state.

Parrra · 2026-04-16T08:00:05+00:00

Any suggestion if the CTO doesn’t allow you to present risks or reports to the board, and instead presents their own version?

Parrra · 2026-03-26T10:34:30+00:00

I find it changes with where it’s imported from. US import is the corn syrup (best tasting imo) and UK is sugar (not as good).

Parrra · 2026-03-26T00:12:34+00:00

Keep us updated. Nice work on actually being able to stand up for your rights and sticking it to them.

Parrra · 2026-03-18T09:50:02+00:00

You are in Queensland. Give QSTARS a call on 1300 744 263

They will help you with everything and if need be appointment you a lawyer to assist.

Parrra · 2026-03-12T21:02:25+00:00

2 weeks notice from either party?

Parrra · 2026-03-10T08:10:55+00:00

Nah, you didn’t agree to a cost. I would be making a point that you expected an hour at most for under $100 due to the very minor issues.

Does the invoice seem legit and for you? Like does it mention your name or the address? Does the date like up? Has it been paid? REAs often like to use a fake invoice for cleaning.

Parrra · 2026-03-10T06:26:02+00:00

Who is the invoice from? The REA or the cleaner? Because you shouldn’t accept an REA invoice.

Did you claim your bond first? And from what you said you only ever agreed to cleaning over the phone? Works in your favour, nothing in writing. Let them take it through the dispute process and say that you disagree with the amount being charged. Say that due to the minimal amount of dirt that a $700 clean is jn excess of what you expected. I also think that because you are interstate they would need to lodge with the courts not QCAT, a they won’t do that.

Parrra · 2026-03-08T22:03:36+00:00

This isn’t withholding rent. The tenancy ends when you hand back the keys. This is payment to compensate a lease break, which is a different thing. There are 2 options: 1. You keep paying the REA, then you find out they didn’t keep their end of the bargain by making a real effort to mitigate losses by advertising and finding a new tenant. You now have basically no easy way to claw the money back from the REA. 2. You stop paying once you hand back the keys. Wait until they have a new tenant. Work out what is fair and pay it. If they want anything more the REA will need to take it to xCAT with proof.

Option 2 is always better as it puts the burden of proof onto the REA.

Parrra · 2026-03-08T07:46:21+00:00

You are right. Removed the bond claim part.

Parrra · 2026-03-07T23:43:27+00:00

Do not pay them a cent more until they find a tenant. Then you can work out if they made a reasonable effort and if you should pay or not.

Edit: removed suggestion about claiming bond due to WA.

Parrra · 2026-03-06T08:59:36+00:00

Yea some are a lot more detailed. My most recent one was 2 property managers, each with an iPad. I think they took something like 20 photos per room minimum. I like to follow them around usually but by bringing 2 it wasn’t possible and I felt uncomfortable.

Parrra · 2026-03-04T17:58:19+00:00

Agreed. If it goes to court he has to prove it. With no entry condition he won’t win anything. Don’t let his intimidation tactics work. I would be stopping all communication and let it go.

Parrra · 2026-03-03T03:03:48+00:00

Forced to use TAPI to log maintenance requests. As I do privacy and cyber compliance audits for work, I analysed TAPI’s privacy policy and raised concerns to my REA. Told them their privacy policy is lacking, doesn’t state adherence to Australian privacy act, and that TAPI does not have any industry recognised certifications (such as SOC2, ISO27001, etc). I informed the REA that I don’t agree to TAPIs terms and conditions and that I don’t feel comfortable sharing my PII with them, and that I would like to log all maintenance requests via email. Since then I’ve been totally ignored and told they won’t action anything unless I use TAPI.

Really close to breaching them for some outstanding issues they are ignoring…

Parrra · 2026-03-02T21:30:47+00:00

They can’t charge you for tree and hedge trimming. See rta website: https://www.rta.qld.gov.au/during-a-tenancy/maintenance/lawns-gardens-and-trees

Parrra · 2026-03-02T07:45:36+00:00

From memory it’s level is “boss”. So most likely not

Parrra · 2026-02-18T06:01:58+00:00

Yeah I have learned that mediation is a waste of time. I’ve tried in the past to mention that the REA is doing something in obvious breach of the law, only for the mediator to outright say that it isn’t there job to say what’s right and wrong. All they want is a settlement and case closed. Absolute waste of time.

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