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Good afternoon all, I hope you’re all well!
I’m currently renting in Victoria.
I’ve previously rented in London where I haven’t had the requirement for Fly Screens in any property I’ve lived in but know they’re big here. I was tasked with looking for a property and inadvertently signed for one, which I later realised, doesn’t have them! I know we’re coming into Summer and they’re a very useful addition. I asked the Property Manager to ask the landlord for them!
Also, our front door doesn’t have a deadbolt lock, so I asked the Property Manager to ask the landlord for one.
I left it four weeks before I followed up for a response to be told our landlord is currently overseas and is not willing to do anything.
I’m hoping to get some information as to where I stand with regards to the law for these two issues? I’d be very grateful for any guidance.
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First off, I advise any tenants and, indeed, landlords to go to the Tenants Union website (tenants.org.au) where you will find a stack of fact sheets covering both tenants and landlords obligations. You might want to have a look at this one which is about locks and security.
Regarding the fly-screen, I suspect you might need to install that yourself and then make sure any damage to the window is repaired before you leave. Have a look at this Factsheet from Fair Trading about the best way to proceed.
The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.
@Datolite said:
… does that website stand for Victoria also or just NSW?Strata law and tenancy laws are very different in different states. For Victorian tenants rights go to tuv.org.au. For landlord responsibilities go to Consumer Affairs.
The opinions offered in these Forum posts and replies are not intended to be taken as legal advice. Readers with serious issues should consult experienced strata lawyers.
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