Thanks for this advice. I had given the keys to the managing agent temporarily (on the envelope with keys it clearly stated they were for the cleaners use in case I got caught up in the Covid border closures since i was going interstate over Christmas).
I also informed the managing agent this was the case. It was obvious I wasn’t moving out given there were still items in the home. How does this work now re: bond if someone has been using the apartment without my knowledge before final inspection?
Can I then be responsible for damage done by the landlord or works they are doing? Am I also responsible for paying the utilities the landlord is using in the apartment eg hot water and electricity for showers after swims?
I have to pay utilities until cleaner comes and the managing agent complained when I stopped the water and said I must pay this until end of lease date.
These seems to put me in a vulnerable position and appears pretty unreasonable given I’m still paying rent. My valuables are still there and I can’t get in to check them yet as i am in quarantine yet unknown people are coming and going and using the apartment.
