Ways to Get out of Rental after Moving in

Lms742 on 17/06/2019 - 22:37

I just move into an apartment which I don't find in a good shape.
I did inspection but the property looked better with tenants stuff inside and I thought it will be cleaned in a better way than it is specially the bathrooms and kitchen. They look disgusting even though they were cleaned up before I moved in.
I find it quite disgusting to live here and it is just the beginning of the lease.
Apart from cleanliness, the apartment is cold and smelly and without any insulation. It feels like wind is flowing through it even though windows are shut which requires constant running of heater. I couldn't know these issues during inspection.

What are my options to get out of lease this early in the lease? I am in Victoria. I have learned that the condition is not bad enough for me to use it as a valid reason to break lease.
I know I can end the lease with some cost involved but I am afraid I could be paying rent for a long time if they don't find a new tenant soon after I end the lease.

Serious advice needed.

Home & Garden Rental

Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 17/06/2019 - 22:44
    +19

    I have learned that the condition is not bad enough for me to use it as a valid reason to break lease.

    /thread

    • Markmathews on 18/06/2019 - 08:52

      That's what the priests used to say. Read Camus.

  • bdl on 17/06/2019 - 22:46

    Write the agent an email with your concerns (so you have written paper trail), and see if agent can work with landlord to resolve them

    • jjjaar on 17/06/2019 - 23:08

      This. You have no idea how many landlords would happily resolve some of these issues.

      However, there’s just as many that won’t give a shit =\ but try and be positive. I once had a landlord install a dishwasher because I asked if they would consider it.

      • ThithLord on 18/06/2019 - 07:41

        This. You have no idea how many landlords would happily resolve some of these issues.

        I mean, except for all the Landlords on this thread - they couldn't give a rats about the tenants. Shows the calibre of Landlords on OzBargain, really.

        • tallkid123 on 18/06/2019 - 08:38

          I've got another investment property in QLD that you could live in.

          I'd love to hear your application from my property manager, haha.

        • rambutann on 18/06/2019 - 09:40
          +1

          I'd agree with this, just let the REA know. I have an investment property that I once lived in, the tenant asked for an air conditioner, I get an air conditioner installed plus had it insulated because I knew it wasnt the most comfortable place without it. Problem solvered.

  • Changskies on 17/06/2019 - 23:07
    +2

    Hey mate, was in similar situation. I found a new tenant for the landlord, advised condition was not disclosed (e.g. moulds and living condition) and incorrectly signed on condition report. Moved out with 2 weeks in rent gap, paid $0 fee - because of the condition report. First thing I do is take photos of all concerns as soon as I move in, or during inspection to cover my butt.

    • ms742 on 18/06/2019 - 20:17

      Thanks. That sounds encouraging. I haven't signed condition report yet so that will give me some leverage to either get everything cleaned or ask for lease transfer.
      Can you tell me how did you find a new tenant?

  • Aliastar on 17/06/2019 - 23:07

    Well, was it actually cleaned? What looks disgusting about it?

    • JIMB0 on 18/06/2019 - 05:56
      +20

      His stuff is in it now.

  • holdenmg on 18/06/2019 - 06:59

    Ask the Agent if an End of Lease Clean was performed.

    Take photos of what is "disgusting" and discuss with the Agent.

    Get some https://www.bunnings.com.au/draught-stopper-840mm_p3961778

    Winter in Vic/Melb…

  • Donaldhump on 18/06/2019 - 07:31
    +4

    I look in the bathroom mirror and find what I see disgusting

    You get used to it, and come to accept you had a good time getting that way

  • Markmathews on 18/06/2019 - 07:54
    +7

    Moving from Sydney to Melbourne, I rented a charming cottage with stained glass windows. My friends were aghast it had no duct heating, no heater. I laughed gently.
    First night, the wind raged throughout like an open tent, the stained glass windows comprised of reticulated shards were as airtight as a fart.
    I would sleep in ski clothes.
    I would hide out in the public library until closing time and lie on the bonnets of idling automobiles.
    One night I visited a friend in an airtight, heat ducted apartment. Not once did we notice the arctic elements raging outside. I felt as if I had been tricked. I was living in a different century.
    I snuck into her car garage where I remain today.

    • holdenmg on 18/06/2019 - 08:00
      +7

      Enter this in the Booker Prize for Fiction. :+)

  • chumlee on 18/06/2019 - 08:14
    +1

    Have a party and advertise it on facebook

  • Taro Milk Tea on 18/06/2019 - 09:26
    +5

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    11 hours 32 min ago

    just ignore this thread

  • [Deactivated] on 18/06/2019 - 12:44
    -1

    I smell disabled user on the horizon

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