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| We are a couple weeks late on our rent and the landlord is threatening us with eviction. What should we do? |
To avoid eviction for rent arrears (i.e. late payments), first contact your landlord or agent in and offer a date for when the late payments can be made.... |
| Is there any protection in the BCA with regard to housing insulation requirements? |
It is mandatory for all thermal building insulation products to comply with the requirements of the BCA. Before purchasing or having insulation installed, it is essential that home owners and builders consult the BCA and make sure that the labelling, testing and quality assurance adhere to the updated Standards.... |
| My neighbour has applied to extend their house and I don\'t want to lose my view. Can I object to this? |
Yes you can. In an ideal situation, your neighbour would have consulted you initially. However, you may lodge an objection with the council.... |
| How is compensation determined where land is compulsorily acquired? |
In Victoria the process under which privately held land can be compulsorily acquired is set out in the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic).... |
| I see that under our home policy we are not covered for flood damage. What exactly is a flood? |
First, check to see if your policy defines what damage from water flow is covered – not all insurers have the same ideas about this.... |
| Do I have to allow my tenant to keep pets on the property? |
There are no legal requirements on whether you allow or do not allow a tenant to keep pets on the property. Generally, it is up to each individual landlord to decide whether they will allow pets.... |
| Is a life interest in a home real or personal property? |
"My father left his wife, my stepmother, a life interest in his home, with all rights reverting to me on her death. Is that real or personal property, and does it make any real difference anyway?" Answering the last part first, no, it doesn\'t really make any difference.... |
| What agencies protects native flora in Victoria? |
The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) manages native vegetation programs in Victoria. A permit must be obtained from the DSE to collect protected native plants.... |
| Breaking our mortgage for a lower rate will cost $20,000. Why? |
A few years ago we took out a fixed rate mortgage, at 9%. We could now refinance at about 7%, which will make a big difference to our monthly payment.... |
| My builder has died and my new house was only half built. Does anyone owe any money? |
My builder has died and my new house was only half built. Does anyone owe any money?Assuming your contract could be covered by the Fair Trading Act 1999 (Vic), this depends on a number of factors:
Even if the builder had incurred some expenses, it is likely that you have already received some benefit from a partially constructed house.... |
| The landlord has made promises to provide advertising for my coffee shop, how can I hold him to it? |
"I lease a coffee shop in a small suburban centre. When I moved in, the landlord promised to put up an advertising sign for me at the road frontage, but twelve months and many requests later, nothing has happened.... |
| What is Gazumping? |
Gazumping at an auction generally refers to a late bid which is made after the property has been knocked down to the highest bidder. Under the new auction rules, this practice has been eradicated as an auctioneer is now prohibited from accepting late bids or offers as well as communicating to anyone any late offers they, or their representative, may hear.... |
| My son wants to rent a unit. Can I rent a place for him? |
"My son wants to rent a unit, but he is having problems getting an agent to accept him as a tenant. Can I rent a place for him?" Yes, you can, if you are game! Make sure the Agreement permits occupation by people other than you.... |