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  • Profile photo of jambvjambv
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    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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    Profile photo of BennyBenny
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    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

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    The agent is not making any money out of chasing a a tenant like this – approach directly.

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    Profile photo of Ethan TimorEthan Timor
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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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