As rental vacancy rates continue to fall, advocacy groups fear tenants are too afraid to speak up about issues with their properties.
When former truck driver James "Lenny" Seymour ditched the highways for the slow lane, he didn't anticipate having to live in a house that was overrun with rodents and covered in mould.The landlord says Lenny is at fault and is refusing to return his bond
The house was originally managed by Stockdale & Lego before The Property Group took over in March 2022. According to Ms Eakins, this included having the windows repaired, fly screens fitted, and a new split system installed. "Renters are provided a home to live in that needs to be respected and returned in the same condition — allowing for fair wear and tear.
"Neither the landlord nor the real estate agent can touch that money unless either VCAT or the renters give them the OK," Mr Cording said.
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