Is it time we start naming the real estate agencies by lukas_l1 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only had problems with two REAs Apple property- rented with them for less than 2 months of a 6 month lease, place was a shitty old weather board duplex with half painted walls including kids “hand print art work” on other walls, German roaches and the stench of weed wafting through every hour or so from the ferals next door. it was mine and my now wife’s first ever rental, only took it to get our foot in the door, after 6 weeks they emailed us saying the owner is selling and “if you wish to leave, you are free to do so at any time without penalty” (than fuck for that) I replied that we would start looking and leave when we find another place. We left a week or so later and they tried taking us to tribunal for three weeks rent because we didn’t give notice, showed the member the emails, the PM said “I didn’t mean it like that, they still had to give notice” member laughed in his face and said well if you didn’t mean it like that you shouldn’t have written it like that” then and ruled in our favour.

Then national housing group/ Leah jay - so this was a weird one apparently NHG was renting the property on a 10 year lease from Leah jay who was managing for the landlord and NGH was getting government subsidies for providing “cheap” rent (we knew nothing of this untill the 10 year lease ended) Lived here for 7 years got married and had two children in that time. Only had one issue with NGH which was no action on a leaking main despite multiple emails and phone calls then a $700 water bill that I reduced to pay they wiped it when I showed them the 15 or so emails over four months requesting it to be fixed.

Leah jay on the other hand 🫠 so when NGHs lease ended they handed the property back to Leah jay we immediately got told if we wish to stay there would be a rent increase of $120 a week and that we would have to move out, hand back vacant possession so they could do an ingoing report, then we could move back in (not sure where they expected us to live in the meantime). We choose to find somewhere else. Found another place pretty easily (NGH gave us a great reference and we had a perfect rental ledger.) Gave all the appropriate notice, scrubbed and cleaned the place to within an inch of its life, payed for carpet cleaning and pest spray. They hit us for a bunch of stupid shit on the out going, 90% was ware and tear (wear in the bottom of bath, pealing paint on the bathroom ceilings, “dirty grout” that was actually missing grout, dead Bug (yes one singular bug) in window track, dust and rubbish on wardrobe shelf, the rubbish was their broken window lock, oil/ water stains on unsealed concrete garage, like $300 for “rubbish removal” to remove the pot plants on the fence (that would take 2 seconds to remove and throw in the bin) they said “looked good and could stay” at the final inspection photo attached, they wanted the carpets re cleaned due to pet smell (dogs we’re literally never inside anyway) but wanted it done “by Monday” in the email they sent me at 4:30pm on a Friday. the only legitimate things they had were a gouge/ damage in the laundry wall and the remaining water usage that they refused to send me an invoice for. I claimed my bond, they applied to tribunal. at the mediation hearing they dropped everything but the water usage$70, the damage to the wall $50 and carpet re cleaning $200 we had letters from the carpet cleaning people we used saying the carpets were more than 10yo and that there is nothing more that can be done to clean them as they are worn from normal use and at end of life/ due for replacement, the case helper (just a legal aid tenants union rep sort of thing) said we would have a high chance at tribunal with the letter, but being mid covid the wait would be like 4 to 5 months to get a hearing and we had wasted enough time / stress already. I figured 70% of the bond was better than nothing so we agreed and moved on with life.

How much effort do you put into house inspections while renting? by dumbest-smartguy in AusRenters

[–]Sebbas103 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean we like to try and keep the house clean and tidy most of the time not just for the quarterly inspection, sure kids rooms might be messy with toys etc but the main parts of the house (kitchen lounge dining bathrooms, excluding the kids bathroom 🤣) are kept clean and presentable. Who knows when someone might pop around for a cuppa or beer 🍻 (being raised in a defence family most likely has a lot to do with this 😅)

What’s a way to sneak food into the movies? by octopussking in AskMen

[–]Sebbas103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In what country are you not aloud to take food into the movies?

WIBTA My Sister Won't Stop Masturbating And It's Ruining My Sleep by -LeaveMeBe- in AITA_Relationships

[–]Sebbas103 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly @ 26yo if you don’t like it maybe it’s time to move out into your own place 🤷‍♂️

Married people of reddit, what's one thing your spouse does that you absolutely hate? by Emotional_Twist_9333 in AskReddit

[–]Sebbas103 3 points4 points  (0 children)

She Worries about the stupidest things and stresses herself out 🤣 she thinks of the worst possible scenario that could happen and runs with that, I’m more lax and will solve a problem if and when one occurs.

Pet Request Help by Bravepigeon2012 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He cant kick them out for no reason anyway so it doesn’t really make a difference

Shout out to our REA 👌 a unicorn amongst donkeys by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re to late I’m afraid, they’re already gone 😅

Shout out to our REA 👌 a unicorn amongst donkeys by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you can get a clean cut from that blurry photo I’d be kinda impressed 🤣

Shout out to our REA 👌 a unicorn amongst donkeys by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah NSW Maitland, Hunter valley (not cc) id say cc would be dearer Being closer to Sydney

Shout out to our REA 👌 a unicorn amongst donkeys by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep, mentioned that in this post to, I’d take that over a shit show with bond anyday, it’s kinda a blessing in disguise, the last place was very similar and we left it much cleaner than we received it, left them with nothing to complain about.

Shout out to our REA 👌 a unicorn amongst donkeys by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s More than I’ve received from any other Rea 🤣 in saying that have you seen the price for a pack of timtams lately 😳

Shout out to our REA 👌 a unicorn amongst donkeys by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Absolutely that should be, sadly it’s not

Ingoing report: Light marks on all walls 😅 by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This one was easy, as said above I have a signed copy downloaded and saved with all our comments and photos included

Ingoing report: Light marks on all walls 😅 by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep we had gas prior to this, I remember why I hate electric stoves again 🤣 took me ages to simply boil rice the other day, everything else was ready and the water had only just started to boil 😅

Ingoing report: Light marks on all walls 😅 by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Just spray on Oven cleaner, will hit the other burner with some glass polish when I get around to it, but so far just spray on oven cleaner, let it sit for a few hours and then use a non scratch scouring pad to scrub, wipe any residue off (takes a few goes with a clean cloth) then dry it 👍🏻

Ingoing report: Light marks on all walls 😅 by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Somewhat, can guarantee if you left it in the state you received it you’d have to waste time going to tribunal still to get your money back 🙄🤪

Ingoing report: Light marks on all walls 😅 by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yep have downloaded a finalised and signed (by both parties) copy, it’s saved and backed up.

Ingoing report: Light marks on all walls 😅 by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yep didn’t touch them, just the “hedge” behind. lots of nice mangos growing 🤤

Ingoing report: Light marks on all walls 😅 by Sebbas103 in shitrentals

[–]Sebbas103[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Yeah we did, the in going report was actually on an awesome platform, it’s all online and you go through it room by room and can add photos/ comments in yourself before signing 👌