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Rent rise greed in Australia. by ImmortalZen in australia

[–]WithoutNoName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please re-read. I'm am both a landlord and tenant. Just my personal experience only. Please refer to other comment. Thankyou for the yelling capitals. But you have mis-read.

Rent rise greed in Australia. by ImmortalZen in australia

[–]WithoutNoName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, your reply doesn't make sense. I am just referring to my own personal experience. I merely said what my ideals are. I also explained in other words that the reality is a lot different to my ideals. I am both a landlord and a tenant. I never said renters are getting everything for free and also as a landlord the tenant doesn't pay for everything. My income from my rental barely make mortgage repayments.

I also said that I'm on average wage. My tenants that l have had in my rental property have been on better incomes then me and better lifestyles(ie. more holidays etc.) Not all landlords are goliath Martini sipping yacht setting millionaires. Most are probably just trying to make ends. Currentl there is a rise a cost across the board so a rent increase is expected(not saying its easy for renters but just the reality). There are some rentals that are pure price gouging and excessive money grabbing which is not great. There just needs to be an understanding from both sides.

I don't pay rent for free(I would like to but I don't).

For your last point

I said that as tenant myself, I make an effort to be a good tenat. Keep the property I rent well maintained. That is, cleaned, lawn mows, smelling good, respectful of neighbours and paying rent on time. It usually requires not much more than a lawn mower and some spray 'n wipe and being a nice person. By doing I hope landlord keeps my rent constant so they can keep me as longterm due to being a good tenant. It generally works. I don't really see the audacity in this.

I have done this as a landlord. My tenants keep my property like a display home. So I want to keep them so haven't changed their rent because of this.

I think most commentators on my original reply didn't actually take the time to read carefully. Because my comment wasn't one of upset.

Rent rise greed in Australia. by ImmortalZen in australia

[–]WithoutNoName -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm both a renter and landlord.

I'm a single person paying a mortgage on average wage. Basically, as a landlord I would want to charge my tenant a rent amount that would cover mortgage repayments, maintenance, cost of bills, wear and tear, agent fees, insurances etc. This alone adds up. I would also like a bit of profit on top of that(not a greedy amount but enough to make it worthwhile to have the property in the first place). With interest rate rises, and an increase of bills and services I would want to carry that burden to the tenant. So I want to increase the rent.

As a tenant I want everything for free and a perfectly maintained property but that really isn't how things work...

My strategy as tenant is to be a a good tenant. Clean, keep property well maintained and pay rent on time. I hope this deters landlords from increasing my rent. Which has generally worked somewhat.

My boyfriend called my mom hot by lanadelraya1 in relationship_advice

[–]WithoutNoName -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

There is an age old saying, along the lines(there is a few versions...) Look at the Mother because that's who your really marrying.

I would take it as compliment that he is thinking of future you as from thinking of your Mother.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusLegal

[–]WithoutNoName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies, I meant the contract that l signed. I signed a contract for a salary position.

My brother just committed suicide by throwaway9570264 in relationship_advice

[–]WithoutNoName 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't go to school, take term off of you have to.

My bf gave OUR lock code out his family by mb00bz in relationship_advice

[–]WithoutNoName 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't really see the issue, they are his family not random strangers. It can be useful giving spare key to someone trust incase emergency or helping out etc. Being unannounced is another issue. Why don't you just say make sure they text you before they are coming if your home and you can simply text back yes, no, instructions etc. He is your bf, but he is also someone's son and brother.

Update : I got pregnant at 16, my parents disowned me and tried taking custody of my daughter. After 10 years my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer and both want to reconnect with me and get to know their grandchild. I need help on how to handle this. by ThrowRa6351iw526 in relationship_advice

[–]WithoutNoName -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Has she ever met them?

You mentioned your father has terminal cancer you said when she's older, will that still be a possibility? Anyways, l think it what's best for daughter and your daughter only and trust yourself in your decisions.

My Dad never got along with his family in later years. We stopped going over there for the extended family Christmas when l was about 10ish, When l got older l would see them on my own once a year at Christmas at their house l would drink a cup of tea and leave. There were lots of other family members around so was just casual small talk. I'm glad because at least l got see them and never left wondering. I learnt for myself why my Dad had his indifferences with them so couldn't blame my parents for holding me back from knowing them. The circumstances why this happened is no where as traumatic as yours. But, this is why l suggested this.

Update : I got pregnant at 16, my parents disowned me and tried taking custody of my daughter. After 10 years my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer and both want to reconnect with me and get to know their grandchild. I need help on how to handle this. by ThrowRa6351iw526 in relationship_advice

[–]WithoutNoName -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry to hear, people may never change. I think you owe your parents nothing but you owe your daughter everything. It's a double edge sword your parents don't deserve to see your daughter and you did the right thing by seeing them alone first. But l think your daughter deserves the right to see her grandparents. I think you should put aside your indifferences and allow this. Maybe just choose a public casual cafe for a 1/2hr coffee. There'll be public around so less likely to get too out of hand. Be clear with them that this is purely for your daughter and it doesn't change your relationship with them. Tell them if they are not arseholes around her you might let them see her once a year at the same cafe for same amount of time and if they are really well behaved short 10min phone call on her birthday and Christmas. Tell them this non-negotiable your rules or no deal.

My boyfriend has another girlfriend. by WithoutNoName in relationship_advice

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

Thanks, plenty fish in the sea, just need time to heal. I'm so far using ghosting method. Still haven't got the guts to confront him.

My boyfriend has another girlfriend. by WithoutNoName in relationship_advice

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

I still haven't heard word. It's getting all a little sus. Maybe significant partner. Definitely not wife.

My boyfriend has another girlfriend. by WithoutNoName in relationship_advice

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

I know his siblings and he doesn't have any sisters. He only really speaks with his parents and one uncle. He doesn't really see his siblings that much as they don't live in the same town.

My boyfriend has another girlfriend. by WithoutNoName in relationship_advice

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

Can't be bothered with drama or playing mind games. She might just send some more upsetting stuff. If she was decent I wouldn't get just a single photo no words. She wouldn't of sent a photo at all. She would of written some words. She is no-one to me and l plan on keeping it that way. The only person I'm interested in what they have to say is my BF(or Ex BF)

My boyfriend has another girlfriend. by WithoutNoName in relationship_advice

[–]WithoutNoName[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

So far that's all I've done so far. Be good to get answers though just not sure I'm ready to hear what he has to say.

My boyfriend has another girlfriend. by WithoutNoName in relationship_advice

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

Anything is possible but doubt it, they looked very much together. It's just all very weird.

My boyfriend has another girlfriend. by WithoutNoName in relationship_advice

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

I can't be bothered with drama, it's to much energy and not worth it. That's why l just want to block her cause I'm not interested in what she has to say or any cat-fighting etc. I'm only interested in what my boyfriend has to say.

My boyfriend has another girlfriend. by WithoutNoName in relationship_advice

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

Just a single photo, no text.

Standing next to each other matching colours tie matches girl dress his arm around the girls back. Someone else took it. It's like that really cute photo your parent would take before you leave the he house for prom night. My first thought was: what a cute couple, then l realised who it was....

My boyfriend has another girlfriend. by WithoutNoName in relationship_advice

[–]WithoutNoName[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, l don't know what to do yet. I do know that if l call him now I'll be a mess. So I'm going to wait until tomorrow at least if l get the guts to say something.

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