Hi Guys,
I am moving out, and i have been doing mowing of a big backyard - which is shared between unit 1 &2,, now they want me to do it again after moving out. otherwise they going to reduce from the bond
If they reduce from the bond, where I can go/ complain
its a very big backyard - will cost $200 to mow
Yes realestate gonna get it from my bond
Moved out yesterday
I like the mow half idea.
If you wanna make an impression mow your half. Take a selfie with you flipping the bird too.
Just mow it and keep the peace, a good reference from the Agent is worth some cut grass
what sort of "grass" lol
Since when do agents give references? Most you've got to hassle to get repairs done - let alone a reference.
Mow half. Take a picture with today's newspaper in it to show the date. That way when the agent decides to inspect on 3 weeks time and complains the grass hasnt been mowed - you can show him it was done on the day of the paper.
Two units and a shared back yard? Sounds like it should be a body corp thing and the owner is just trying to cheap out.
You can if you want to, but it doesn't sound like it should be your responsibility.
Unit 1 used to do mowing -then since the owner's daughter moved in they stop doing it… if they reduce it from my bond who can I complaint ?
I'd say to the relevant fair trading department.
How's many units? Is the back area fully fenced off from the public? Is unit 1 & 2 owned by the same owner?
apply for your bond from the rental tribunal before the landlord, simples.
What does it say about the lawn on your condition report from when you moved in?
Nothing about lawn in the condition report - as it is shared
They shouldn't be able to take any money out then.
This is entirely correct.
So the landlord owns both units?
I'm not an expert but I wouldn't think a maintenance issue would cost part of your bond.
Anyway, I recommend you mow a big phallic shape that covers half the lawn.
I think that if you could honestly tell yourself that you left the place in a condition that if you, as a landlord, would be happy with, then tell them to get screwed and tell them you're going to fight it at VCAT. The idea that you'll fight it might be enough for them to back down - whether you actually do or not later is a different story because $200 is not a lot and may not be worth taking a day off for it.
I've never had an agent try to deduct my bond, but every single one of my friends who's vacated a property has had the agent try to deduct one thing or another off their bond for things like wear and tear that they're not supposed to be deducting it for. It's not a small portion either - it's always a large chunk. There was one agent I felt like punching in the face in their office - the previous day, she'd threatened a friend with reporting him to immigration to get his visa revoked (there were no grounds to report anything!) if he didn't sign his whole bond away - all $3600 of it!
I've helped a few of them get all their total bond amount back on a number of occasions. It pisses me off because I feel like the agents are trying to take advantage of anyone they can.
Your profile says you're in VIC, so:
(https://www.consumer.vic.gov.au/housing-and-accommodation/re…)
If you cannot agree on the bond
If you and your landlord/agent or owner cannot agree on the division of the bond, you may apply to VCAT for a hearing to resolve the matter. Application forms are available from the VCAT website (see the Related information section below for details) or by calling 03 9628 9800.
As a tenant or resident, you may apply to VCAT for a hearing relating to bonds at any time after the end of the tenancy or residency.
If you receive an order from VCAT directing the RTBA to release the funds, a Bond Claim form must be completed with payment details. The complete VCAT order must also be attached to the form. You do not need the signature of the landlord/agent or owner. the landlord/agent or owner.
Thanks mate, I hate when these agents being thugs,, they rule everything,, this house they did not do any maintenance, when i told them there is a leak from the tap in bathroom, landloard came and removed the tap completely, so did not have water in basin, and agent didnt care
Dunno about Vic, but in NSW shared = common area = landlord's responsibility.
Sounds like it might be easier to hire a lawnmower and get cracking.
if it was your responsibility it should have been in the lease agreement you signed
Go to bunnings an buy a cheap pressure sprayer for doing weeds and a bottle of round-up
You can figure out the rest
Depends on the condition of the lawn when you moved in and the condition of the lawn when you moved out and also what your lease and condition report says. If it doesn't say you are responsible for mowing the lawn whilst you were a tenant there then you aren't. Most importantly if the neighbor was mowing the lawn when you moved in and there is no mention about lawns in your lease then you were never really responsible for doing this. Especially as its a shared lawn - Its common property my friend!
If you want a professional and legally binding opinion then go to the dept of fair trading or govt body that has responsibility in this area of law. Then you can officially quote them!
If you want to beat them at their own game then lodge a claim for your entire bond IMMEDIATELY! Then its up to them to contest your claim and at their cost.
How long has it been since you have moved out?
Maybe walkup to unit 2 and have them pay u $30 to mow it.
Is the landlord/ real estate agent pushing you to pay?