Small update if anyone is interested in how this turned out. The property manager was helpful and a good listener, but either something was lost in communication, or the owner is intractable on this issue, as their response was that the tenant must pay the full cost of the stove and installation. This must be done before vacating.
As the damage was cosmetic at that stage, we taped the stove and continued to use it, thinking if we were forced to replace the unit it was best to do so shortly before leaving and minimise the chance for a second accident.
Fast forward to today and the stove suddenly cracked in another place – obviously heat and time have made this occur. We’re not using the stove as I don’t feel it’s safe anymore, but clearly it needs now to be fixed straight away. I’ve asked the PM for a maintenace request to arrange a quote, and for them to contact the landlord one more time to try and negotiate. If they decline, I imagine my next steps will be to the RTA’s dispute process and then QCAT.
All this over a stove that you can get from the Bunnings down the road for $450.
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