I'm in shock at this tenant's antics

Perp, whilst in theory you are correct, this kind of behaviour garners sympathy from the adjudicator. Today the judge said that she was glad the tenant had some support because of her mental illness. Well, I have suffered from depression and anxiety too, and I have a serious heart condition, but I didn't raise it because I thought they had nothing to do with the 'rental issue'. Perhaps I should next time we meet. All these things help to paint the picture of her as the 'victim' when she is in fact a manipulator. Should I not show how manipulative she is? I am very emotional about this as it is just wrong.

 

Just needs a pool guy...

 

I'd just unemotively state that all your tradies vehemently deny the allegations, and move on to dealing with what's relevant.

I can tell you're emotional about it, and I understand, but I don't think that approaching this emotively will bring you the optimal outcome. I don't know what or when the next step is, but if you can, take a few days or a week to try to calm down, then decide upon your next move with a clearer head.

 

Do you know her before choosing her to be your tenant?

 

do you know her "career"?

 

Not that it is relevant to your case, but you could google her mobile number, if you have it, and see if you can find an advert. She probably won't be using her real name though.

 

In order to minimise your risk, in the future whenever someone requires access to the property for any reason the property manager goes along with them and does not leave them there alone until you can get the tenant out.

 

Thought I read this one.....

http://somersoft.com/forums/showthread.php?t=107427&highlight=negligee


pinkboy

 

I had a tenant who turned druggie. She was great to start with, then went rapidly downhill. Department of child protection took away her 3 kids after she was drugging up at home. She had an accident in the kitchen and almost burnt the whole house down. Then I found out the missus cancelled the landlord insurance, cos the previous tenant had been there for 7 years and was a perfect tenant! Ended up doing a quick reno job and selling it to a builder for development.

 

Yes, Pinkboy, it's the same one. I am getting stat decs from all the tradesmen and asked them to attend if they want to. She also rang the real estate agent and told me she was killing herself and had taken an overdose. He had to call the ambulance and the authorities. He is another one she is accusing of sexual harassment. Citystar, a long time ago it was decided no one would go there without a third party. Terry, I've googled her number and nothing turns up.

 

Sounds like you have your hands full !