@JohntheBaptist said:
Hi There All,Could anyone offer any advice as to a breach of section 29(4) of the RTA 2010. My landlord and agent didn’t offer me the opportunity to be present at the final inspection despite 29(4) saying I should be present, nor was I given a ‘reasonable opportunity’ to be present – 29(5). It appears to be a breach, is there any action I can take, as I believe the landlord made spurious claims to the ‘reasonable cleanliness’ of the property. I felt they did it deliberately to make life difficult. I did go back and clean it just for the sake of it, but feel cheated.
Appreciate any advice?
Too late now. It helps if you how the rental bond system works. Landlords usually wait until a new tenant moves in. If a landlord does not invite you to the final inspection or there is a dispute, the tenant can lodge the rental bond form without the landlord’s signature for the full amount or part of bond but he will have to wait 2 weeks or more for the refund if the landlord does not dispute. If the landlord disputes this he has to take you to the tribunal to argue over the bond. The landlord can also lodge the bond form without the tenants signature and often do.