Hi,
We sold a property & it settled last week. We’ve approached the RE agent who managed our prop to finalise funds for water usage from the tenants. they’ve come back & said we need to approach the tenant directly. This doesn’t sound right. Any thoughts? This is in QLD.-
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jambv.
Hi Jambv,
This doesn’t sound right. Any thoughts?
Sounds to me like the RE agent might have already given the tenant back their bond – unless you sold with the tenant “in place”.
Had you previously sought reparation via the RE agent (like 3 months prior)? Or was this a last-minute thought bubble? Was the house/unit on its own separate meter? If not, forget it.
Even if it is metered, Qld has laws that are less kindly to landlords in that regard. It has been a while for me, but it went something like “You could not charge a tenant for ‘reasonable usage’ – only for excess water usage”.
Benny
The agent is not making any money out of chasing a a tenant like this – approach directly.
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The agent is not making any money out of chasing a a tenant like this – approach directly.
Perhaps not, but it’s still their duty to finalise the tenancy with the tenant, isn’t it? I would talk to the RE principal and if needed, contact the governing body and lodge a complaint. Can’t see myself chasing tenants directly. That’s exactly why you pay a property manager…
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