Renting in Brisbane - Toilet Broken, landlord problem

Ljason92 on 07/11/2017 - 21:01

Hey everyone!
Long time lurker, first time poster.

I am currently renting in Brisbane.

I've had a constant toilet problem at this house.
It constantly leaks and the problem has been temporarily fixed by the landlord's plumber twice already.
It's now happened again and he has stated that he now wants to permanently fix the problem however that will mean I will be without a toilet for a few days while they replace the pipes and etc.
He pretty much told me it has to be done but didn't offer anything temporarily to use.

Could anyone kindly give me advice regarding this?
Does he have to supply a temporary toilet?

Thanks heaps!!

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Comments

  • dylanando on 07/11/2017 - 21:04
    +1

    Use the sink, Or fast for a few days

    • dylanando on 07/11/2017 - 21:04
      +3

      You may want to eat some curry if you choose the sink option to loosen up the fecal matter

  • mysterytal on 07/11/2017 - 21:06
    +5

    No doesn't have to supply a temporary toilet.

    They do though have to offer you alternative accommodation for the night in question. This has to have a toilet. The hotel room may be very basic and may not meet your expectations and does not include food or a kitchen so it may not be worthwhile to accept it.

    I'd ask the neighbours if you can use theirs for the day or go out elsewhere and use another toilet for the night.

  • bobbified on 07/11/2017 - 21:24
    +10

    What a shitty situation… :p

    • Scab on 08/11/2017 - 09:38
      +2

      It would be enough to drive someone around the S-bend.

  • toristo on 07/11/2017 - 21:34
    +7

    Why not highlight the challenge it presents to the landlord and ask if they'd go you halves in a night at a (nicer) hotel, perhaps a Friday night and go stay on the coast and make it a mini-getaway. Make the best of it if you can?

    Most people view landlords as rich property investors, out to screw you out of money where they can. The reality is most are working full time jobs too and and just trying to live like the rest of it. If you're respectful in the request, you'll probably find they're a lot more receptive (particularly if you offer to give them the receipt for the full amount to claim on their tax…)

    I'd rather try that approach first and show you're appreciative of the toilet being fixed, but also that you are being put out but you're making the best of the situation.

    • keverns on 07/11/2017 - 22:07
      +2

      op, this is what ive done when my shower was getting leakage problems fixed. 2 weeks to repair.

      agent offered a basic local hotel $50 a night. i asked if i could top it up for a better one, those quest self service apartments with kitchen to cook/internet. no issues. alternatively i could've eaten out with the money i paid extra.

      at the same time we both agreed that i would not be paying full price rent whilst getting fixed (20% to pay).
      full rent ($470) + daily top up for 2 weeks would've added up too much.

      you should be able to work out something with them if you're nice about it.

  • Euphemistic on 07/11/2017 - 22:30
    -2

    This is why you should always rent a place with two toilets and showers.

    • rambutann on 08/11/2017 - 08:16
      +2

      Wat haha yes this specific one off example is a reason to pay at least $100 a week more (or $5200 a year if you struggle at maths) to have a second toilet for the highly unlikely event that a toilet breaks.

      Hurrrrr.

      • Daabido on 08/11/2017 - 09:51

        If someone struggled with multiplying 52 x 100, where are they going to be getting that extra money from anyway? Almost like a catch 22.

    • ThithLord on 08/11/2017 - 08:40
      +4

      Why stop at two bathrooms? What if both flooded? That's why I, personally, rent a house with six bathrooms. You never know.

      • Scab on 08/11/2017 - 09:39
        +4

        Still risky, I'd rent out two places in case one gets destroyed.

        These days you just never know.

        • ThithLord on 08/11/2017 - 11:00

          Okay - you have an extra place. But I purchased a Winnebago in case I need to live on the road. Just to be careful.

      • adante on 08/11/2017 - 10:12
        +1

        Amateur. I only rent two-roof houses to protect against leakage

  • Donaldhump on 07/11/2017 - 22:44
    +3

    Do you live near a shop or got a neighbour.

    Just empty yourself st work, worst comes to worst use a bucket and saw dust….. I would consider this a challenge

  • Yttrium on 07/11/2017 - 23:59

    Poop at work ,

    This is the Australian Dream.

    • Euphemistic on 08/11/2017 - 07:25
      +1

      Pooping is an American dream. Poo or crap is the Australian way.

  • AustriaBargain on 08/11/2017 - 05:52

    Ask the plumber before work starts, if he's been there twice then you already have his number right. I'm sure your landlord knows next to nothing about temporary toilets.

  • chumlee on 08/11/2017 - 06:00
    +1

    Nappies

  • TheBilly on 08/11/2017 - 06:29
    +4

    I have literally had someone install a new toilet in 1 hour and it has not had any problems ever since. I have seen other complicated toilet installs happen in a day. Instead of going through the above listed hassles of accommodation and going halves etc. Ask the landlord why the hell its taking a few days and why they can't find a plumber that will do the job within the same day while you are at work? This plumber is clearly incapable of doing his job properly or diagnosing what his job will entail as this is now the third time it is being fixed.

    • Scab on 08/11/2017 - 12:03

      This guy flushes.

  • jm48 on 08/11/2017 - 12:19

    Poop into a bucket (a 20litre plastic drum with lid is best) lined with newspaper with some compost or potting mix or sawdust or garden soil in the bottom.
    After a few days lift out paper and bury packet in garden - it will fertilise plants.
    Pee in bottle then dilute with water in a bucket and pour on garden plants.
    Free plant fertiliser - win win.

  • dollarmenu on 08/11/2017 - 15:12
    +1

    When I moved into my new rental the bottom of the toilet unit was cracked and was leaking. They replaced it within 1 hour with 2-3 trades person.
    Not sure how this could take days unless the pipes in the ground are being replaced.

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