r/AusRenters

Hello everyone! My name is Wing and I’m a journalist, and I recently encountered some unusual cases, and I was wondering if anyone else has similar experience.

It’s an allegedly break in case, where the person found someone they didn’t know tried to enter their house.

They called the police, and as it turned out, the alleged intruder had relations with someone who the person knew in real life and had conflicts with (such as real estate agents, landlords, who they had disputes with).

Because of this, the police determined the case was civil matter, and they couldnt charge the intruder, even though the person suffered from damage as a result of the “intrusion” from someone they didn’t know.

(I posted it here because I have heard a few cases, and all those disputes seem to be property related, such as rental and neighbour renovation.)

I’m hoping to work on this story with SBS News, and I want to understand how unique this case is, that police says they can’t do anything with it, because they consider it’s civil. If you would like to chat with me, please feel free to comment or DM me. Thanks so much!

I saw an article that said landlords will up their rents by 30% because of the loss of cgt benefits. Has anyone had their rents spike massively recently or even better if there are property manager or landlords here and what their perspective is. Mine isn’t due for renewal for 6 months but a 30% increase would price me out quickly.

Hi all,

We have just moved and while our old landlords are happy with the condition of the house and (most) of the garden, they are asking for $750 to replant ground cover plants along a 2ish metre stretch of dirt along the back fence, maybe 40ish cm in width.

The plant, although we tried best we could, mostly died over winter, as they (according to google search) were not planted in a spot that was good for them. The same plant in another part of the garden thrived because it had much better conditions suited to it (covered from the elements by a thick tree). The area that died was also not laid properly, so the weeds coming through were awful, and the plant so delicate that when you weeded it would rip up the plant. We told the REA this in May at the last inspection.

I'm also miffed because we only moved in last October, and then in May we had notice to vacate because they wanted to move back in September, so we didn't even see out a full 12 months.

What are your thoughts?

Answered thanks guys!

Hi guys,

I've just moved into a new rental, the washing machine delivery guy said he couldnt install the drain pipe because the drain inlet opening is still sealed and needs to be drilled open first before connecting the pipe. As in pictures you can see the usual drain hole on the basin doesnt have a pipe connected underneath either so can't really put the drain pipe there.

Rental agent advised the previous tenant would've just left the pipe in the sink with the pipe holder keeping it in hooked over the side of the sink basin.

Is this the way to go as quick search suggests potential flooding if the pipe slips out during high speed spin cycle or something, but owner probably doesnt want to fork out 100+ to get a plumber to just come and drill a hole either, the house is less than 5 years old so unsure why the laundry set up is so weird...

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

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We’ve been here 9 and a half years. Landlord has done nothing to the house the whole time we’ve been here.

Got an email yesterday from the real estate saying they’re sending in people for quotes to do carpeting, painting, and repairing a railing that has been rubbish since we moved in. So far, 3 people have called us today, one for carpeting, 2 for painting. Can that even be done with us in the house?

I have a lease until April, but can they cancel that early? They don’t have grounds. I’m ahead on the rent, on the day I pay I’m 6 weeks ahead. But can they terminate the lease?

I’m fully expecting to have to move when the lease ends. Now I am at least. I’m going to have to save everything I can for new bond I guess. But house hunting is going to suck.

Sorry. I’m stressed and wanted to vent. I really want to cry. Proves that even good tenants, who are ahead on rent, pay bills on time, and don’t ask for anything get shafted.

I made a request for it to be addressed ages ago, each step has been procrastinated its been about 3 months and treatment was only approved a week ago, with no actually date booked due to wait list. I also get the feeling my property manager has a very low opinion of me, like being slow to organise getting the lease resigned and other stuff, she probably suspects me of unapproved subletting (correctly, but without proof), occasionally forgetting to send rent on the right date, and I damaged a shelf a few years back. I feel like I'm a naughty child about to ask for privileges that only good kids get. But the mould room is now in pretty bad shape, the last person left because of it and no one else wants to fill the room.

For the 1/3 of Australian households that are renting. Has the negative gearing and capital gain tax removal affected your rents in anyway? like did it increase or remain the same?

Hi all,

Weird q - I’ve just moved into a new place that’s really great, although it’s on the ground floor of an apartment building. In the rush to secure a new place, I didn’t consider the security aspect of living on the ground floor too heavily.

Our new place has access to the backyard almost directly from the main road. While someone would still need to break in, it’s considerably easier to access than what I’ve been used to.

This oversight has been highlighted as I’m a collector of some relatively expensive items (for which I’ve invested heavily into), and historically our apartment’s security has always been pretty good because we’ve lived in secure buildings. I also live with my partner, and while she doesn’t feel unsafe, I think the security aspect is still in the back of her mind.

I’ve considered installing some renter-friendly home security measures, such as Ring cameras, but the relatively easy access from the street still concerns me.

I don’t mind paying for security measures myself, and to be clear, I don’t necessarily think the onus should fall on the landlord. However, would it be out of line to ask whether additional fencing or something similar could be installed?
Similarly, does anyone have experience with home security systems or contents insurance as a renter?

I’m a younger guy and frankly haven’t really had to think about this stuff before, so I’d appreciate any advice or recommendations.

TLDR: Moved into a ground floor apartment with somewhat easy access from the street, have investments in the apartment and am slightly worried about security for both them and my partner. Exploring options for security such as requesting owner to pay for fencing, or ring cameras. Would appreciate insights.

Thanks in advance!

Rents are projected to soar by as much as 30 per cent over the next two years to compensate many landlords for the loss of property tax concessions that Jim Chalmers and Anthony
Albanese abolished, blowing out budget predictions and stoking fears of further inflation.
As the Reserve Bank grapples with the key underlying measure of inflation remaining outside its target range for more than five years, new data show there has been a greater likelihood of prices staying above the target band under a Labor government than the Coalition.

Unfortunately everyone gets to share the pain of Labor’s tax grab under the guise of
Intergenerational inequality.

Just had a funny thought,

Let's say hypothetically there was an inspection booked and I decided to make a room completely worshiping the devil. (I am not satanist)

Would they have any grounds to evict or take out the bond, assuming no physical damage is down to the house.

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Hi everyone, I’m looking for some advice regarding a shared rental in Victoria.

Both my co-tenant and I are listed on the lease, and we are currently on a 6-month fixed-term agreement. On 14 August 2026, my co-tenant emailed me stating that he is officially vacating the property on 31 August 2026. So, he has given me only around 17 days’ notice.

I did not agree to end the tenancy on 31 August, and I have not asked to leave.

My understanding is that because we are both named on the lease, he cannot simply remove himself from the lease by giving me notice. I believe the proper process would involve the rental provider/property manager approving a replacement renter or formally changing the tenancy.

The situation I’m trying to clarify is:

If he leaves on 31 August without an approved replacement co-tenant, does his obligation to contribute to the rent continue?

Can he simply decide that I must take responsibility for his share of the rent and bills after 31 August?

If a replacement tenant is found and approved by the property manager, would his responsibility end once the lease transfer formally takes effect?

What happens if no suitable replacement tenant is found by 31 August?

Does his email on 14 August legally count as sufficient notice to end his responsibility under the lease?

Am I required to agree to a replacement tenant, or does the rental provider/property manager handle the approval?

Is there anything I should formally put in writing to the property manager now to protect myself?

I’m happy to cooperate with reasonable inspections and the process of finding an approved replacement tenant. However, I don’t want to accidentally agree to becoming solely responsible for the entire rent simply because my co-tenant has decided to leave.

I’m particularly interested in advice from anyone who has dealt with a co-tenant leaving a fixed-term lease in Victoria, or from people familiar with the Victorian rental process.

Thanks in advance.

Hi legends,

As per the title, I need your advice.

I just found out that the inspection can only be done in the last 2 weeks of my fixed lease, so I'm looking for advice on things like: should I let the agent know my intention to leave now, or is it better to wait until the last 2 weeks?

Also, I'd like to know how many inspections per week are allowed (I know it's 2 but I'd like to be sure it is correct), what I can ask during the inspection, and what kind of inspection conditions I can request e.g. no shoes in the house, only 2 people at a time, or private inspections only on days I choose, etc.

Every bit of advice is highly appreciated

they contacted me a few weeks ago to remind me my lease is ending and invited me to reply to discuss my options.

i responded to the effect that due to current market rental values for properties comparable to mine, i will move on if they increase the rent. i said it nicer than that. (i've paid over market for a year, i have a spotless rental ledger and i keep the property in pristine condition) i'm in a big house that are not as easy to rent out as smaller properties.

PM and LL came to inspect the property last week. I've asked for an answer about whether they're raising the rent and I've yet to receive a reply. meanwhile the clock is ticking and the longer it takes them to reply, the less time I have to find another rental, should i need to.

how long is it appropriate to wait?

There’s been a leak from the roof in my apartment. It’s coming down in between the wall and made the carpet damp. They have had it assessed and looks like pretty decent remediation. Fixing the roof, the cavity in the wall and replacing carpet. From notification to when it will be remediated maybe three weeks. It’s in the bedroom, there’s a second bedroom I’m using in the interim. What should I ask for?