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jsmith88 replied to the thread Disputed rental increase.

Yes, I think I have copied in the wrong section. The details are the same in section 44 from what I can see.

jsmith88 liked Terry_w's post in the thread Disputed rental increase.

In that case it may be invalid

jsmith88 replied to the thread Disputed rental increase.

Thanks @Terry_w. That's the main reason I haven't held payment. I'm not sure if I'm legally in the right even if I think on the face of...

jsmith88 liked Scott No Mates's post in the thread Disputed rental increase.

Doesn't need to, 8 months at $50/wk is about 34 weeks or $1,700 in advance. You've overpaid so you're in credit.

jsmith88 liked MB18's post in the thread Disputed rental increase.

An agreement was reached in writing (email) so thats that as far as what rent you ought to have been paying. The problem is that they...

jsmith88 liked The Y-man's post in the thread Disputed rental increase.

Renting Residential Tenancies Act 1997 The Y-man

jsmith88 liked rhinsor's post in the thread Disputed rental increase.

If its agreed in writing it seems you are ahead of your payments and you need to drop it until you at back to normal. It will be on them...

jsmith88 liked Ian87's post in the thread Disputed rental increase.

Don't know the law here, no offence meant but you should really get a hold of your budget and finances. No idea how you could be paying...

jsmith88 liked Terry_w's post in the thread Disputed rental increase.

ask him what section of the act requires notice in PDF format

jsmith88 liked Burramys's post in the thread Disputed rental increase.

Courts, tribunals and agencies place more weight on written advice. Oral agreements often come down to "I said, he said" - hard to...

jsmith88 liked wylie's post in the thread Disputed rental increase.

I would put it to them that since you've been paying an extra $50 per week for ten months (how did you not notice that?) you will pay...

jsmith88 replied to the thread Disputed rental increase.

Folks, thanks for all your responses. They're all pretty much aligned with what I was thinking - including the bit about getting a grip...

jsmith88 replied to the thread Disputed rental increase.

Thanks for your replies. The $50/week was just an oversight on my part. The recurring monthly direct deposit was set and I didn't look...

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Disputed rental increase

Hi all, I'm seeking some advice regarding my current rental situation. 10 months ago I received a Notice of Proposed Rent Increase for...

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