The Victorian Government introduced a Residential Tenancies Act early this year.
All gas appliances had to be inspected annually with written report by plumber/inspector.
One report on a gas heater cost me $940.
Ditto inspection of wiring and replacement of smoke alarms.
If an air con is working in my own home - I just let sleeping dogs lie.
Tenants can keep pets inside and redecorate without asking agent or owner.
Many rentals have been
withdrawn from the market as a result.
Rentals are hard to find, and some owners I know leave the house empty
and rent for the ten weeks at Christmas and Easter.
Extra costs and fewer properties can have only one result - higher rent.
No matter what politicians have for dreams.
