Topic: How to ensure repairs are not a mandate to redo – FLAT CHAT

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06/09/2014 at 8:40 am #9688 Reply | Quote
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I live in Sydney and damaged a garage door to a unit – which is not covered by my insurance. Both the property agent and I have gotten separate quotes and what looks like minor damage has turned out to be very serious as the garage has been allowed to decay so that to replace the door requires rebuilding part of the garage due to wood rot as both tradesmen state it would be useless to replace the door in a framework in such bad condition.

I’m happy to replace the door – but am I responsible for the neglect that requires a rebuild of part of the garage? Also this apartment building is very run down – so I’m concerned that I’m being used to replace the garage.

So essentially three questions:

1) Am I responsible to fix the portion caused by the landlord’s neglect – if it is required for the door to be fully operating again?

2) How do I assure that the money is actually used for repairs?

3) How do I assure that I’m not being used as a cash cow and will be hit up again for further expenses?

Any advice would be appreciated

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