I have rented an unit in melbourne for 6+ years. As I‘ve moved to another place and asked for my bond - I was told I won’t get back anything as the property has been poorly cleaned. I’ve also given a list of things which can be considered as fair wear and tear.
Now as I’ve asked for the RTBA receipt copy - my landlord said she didn’t lodge it. She said this is private property so didn’t feel like to lodge it to RTBA back when I’ve rented.
I did a quick google and found she has breached section 406 of the rent act and could face up to 150 points fine which is equal to 150 * 192.31 = $28,846.
After mentioning this she told me she can only return 1/3 of the bond money and rest she won’t return.
Should I take the 1/3 or complaint to VCAT or Consumers Rights? And she could be in serious trouble.
Now as I’ve asked for the RTBA receipt copy - my landlord said she didn’t lodge it. She said this is private property so didn’t feel like to lodge it to RTBA back when I’ve rented.
I did a quick google and found she has breached section 406 of the rent act and could face up to 150 points fine which is equal to 150 * 192.31 = $28,846.
After mentioning this she told me she can only return 1/3 of the bond money and rest she won’t return.
Should I take the 1/3 or complaint to VCAT or Consumers Rights? And she could be in serious trouble.