Getting bond back in WA
Sep 11th 2007, 7:26 am
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Getting bond back in WA
Hi,
Given the large number of expats that rent for a short period and then buy, I would imagine that this will effect quite a few people. Real estate agents will penalise and send threatening letters if you are a day or so late with the rent but move with time akin to geological time when it comes to returning monies like the bond. We rented with Ray White who are prevaricating about returning rent and the bond. They keep telling us they are very busy...If you find yourself in this position contact the Bond Administrator, three weeks is sufficient to lodge an official complaint with the department of Consumer and Employment protection against a real estate agent who does this, the threat of this is hopefully sufficient to induce some action on their behalf...
Cheers
Given the large number of expats that rent for a short period and then buy, I would imagine that this will effect quite a few people. Real estate agents will penalise and send threatening letters if you are a day or so late with the rent but move with time akin to geological time when it comes to returning monies like the bond. We rented with Ray White who are prevaricating about returning rent and the bond. They keep telling us they are very busy...If you find yourself in this position contact the Bond Administrator, three weeks is sufficient to lodge an official complaint with the department of Consumer and Employment protection against a real estate agent who does this, the threat of this is hopefully sufficient to induce some action on their behalf...
Cheers
Sep 11th 2007, 9:06 am
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Re: Getting bond back in WA
Hi,
Given the large number of expats that rent for a short period and then buy, I would imagine that this will effect quite a few people. Real estate agents will penalise and send threatening letters if you are a day or so late with the rent but move with time akin to geological time when it comes to returning monies like the bond. We rented with Ray White who are prevaricating about returning rent and the bond. They keep telling us they are very busy...If you find yourself in this position contact the Bond Administrator, three weeks is sufficient to lodge an official complaint with the department of Consumer and Employment protection against a real estate agent who does this, the threat of this is hopefully sufficient to induce some action on their behalf...
Cheers
Given the large number of expats that rent for a short period and then buy, I would imagine that this will effect quite a few people. Real estate agents will penalise and send threatening letters if you are a day or so late with the rent but move with time akin to geological time when it comes to returning monies like the bond. We rented with Ray White who are prevaricating about returning rent and the bond. They keep telling us they are very busy...If you find yourself in this position contact the Bond Administrator, three weeks is sufficient to lodge an official complaint with the department of Consumer and Employment protection against a real estate agent who does this, the threat of this is hopefully sufficient to induce some action on their behalf...
Cheers
Sep 11th 2007, 11:37 am
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Sep 11th 2007, 11:45 am
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Re: Getting bond back in WA
BobcatWe also rented from the same co!! we didn't have any problems getting our bond back at all, but then we only had a 3 month rental to start with so our agreement was up at the same time we moved out!
Sep 12th 2007, 10:17 pm
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Re: Getting bond back in WA
LOL
I deal with Property Managers and Sales Reps every day and it really depends on the person. Some will be hassling me to get a job done and invoice in the same day so they can get the bond back asap, others dont give two hoots.
Sep 12th 2007, 10:55 pm
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Re: Getting bond back in WA
Jenny
Sep 12th 2007, 11:06 pm
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Re: Getting bond back in WA
In NSW the tenant can apply for the return of the bond - I created a thread on this a while ago:
Return Rental Bond
It would be useful if you could do this in WA too.
Good luck,
Big.
Return Rental Bond
It would be useful if you could do this in WA too.
Good luck,
Big.
