Archive for 'Repairs & Maintenance'
Temperature control on hot water systems?
Posted on23. Oct, 2011 by Karen Herbert.
Q: Our rental property has an old hot water system with no temperature control. Our 8yr old got burnt in the shower. Can we make the owner replace the system?
A: Under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 it just stipulates under section 185 the Lessor’s obligations – the lessor must ensure any law [...]
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Can I do my own maintenance?
Posted on20. May, 2011 by Karen Herbert.
Q: Can I, as a landlord fix tap washers and change light fittings in my rental property? My agent just billed me for a tap leak fix $177. She told me you have to have a blue card to do any maintainance on the property. Also what about smoke detector inspections by outside contractor?
A: Under the Residential [...]
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Multiple maintenance issues!
Posted on20. May, 2011 by Karen Herbert.
Q: I have been renting a unit in Queensland, Australia for the past 3 months. 2 months ago we discovered that water was leaking through a light fitting in the bathroom, we found this out as the light blew and when we undid it, water poured out. We submitted a letter to the real estate requesting [...]
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Repairs & Light Bulbs
Posted on07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: I own some rental properties in Brisbane and when I renovate them, I generally put in halogen down or spot lights. My property manager has told me that it’s my responsibility to replace them if they’re too high or have a non-standard fitting. She says it’s a grey area. Can you clarify what the real situation is, as I’m getting annoyed at changing globes for tenants when it’s easy for them to do.
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Rental Bonds – Laminate
Posted on07. Oct, 2009 by Karen Herbert.
Q: Is there a formula for Property Managers to calculate a compensation amount to charge a tenant for damage that can’t be repaired eg cut in laminate benchtop?
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