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Renting Question....

angel*jen — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 08:42:03 GMT

I live in a little flat that is attached to another property which is lived in by my landlord's son. I have my own yard and driveway separate from him. He has been coming onto my property and taking my bin to fill up with his rubbish. When I need to put my rubbish in it, I have to go looking for it (and sometimes can't find it) and he doesn't always leave me any room in it. Is he allowed to do this?

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ufo_investigations — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 08:47:38 GMT

Whose your estate agent, do you have a lease, give them a ring. Doesn't sound right.

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angel*jen — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 08:53:25 GMT

I am through Ray White Real Estate (NSW) and I am on a month to month lease. I just find it frustrating as I feel he is invading my privacy by coming onto my property. I have never had to make a complaint in my renting history before but will call the real estate so they can have a word with him.

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cherry*135 — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:00:40 GMT

Would the property have 2 bins allocated to it from the council? Can't see why the Ll son should need to touch yours if they have one of their own.

You should have your own bin anyway, for your own use. LL son ahouldn't be entering the yard you rent either.

Good idea to speak with the property officer who deals with your place.

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ashjoma — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:02:51 GMT

Is he approachable to ask to leave room in the bin ?.

Do you have much rubbish at the end if the week ?. I know it is not ideal but if it is a small amount could you put it in a neighbours bin to avoid asking him ?

Is another bin from the council a possibility ? I know my council offers an extra bin at a reasonable cost.

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katydidthat — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:05:00 GMT

Contact your local tenants union/organisation.

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angel*jen — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:06:58 GMT

I have my set of bins and he has his, completely separate. It seems he is doing a clear out and runs out of room in his. He has been doing it every Sunday for a while. My bins were originally stored along my driveway but I decided to move them onto my property, up next to my flat (as a bit of a hint that I was not happy with him taking it). He came into my yard today and got it anyway.

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cherry*135 — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:11:09 GMT

He is taking advantage of being the 'landlords son' which is not on. Contacting the real estate office you rent from would be the best place to start.

You don't have to share a bin when you are renting, even if you don't full it up every week. Apart from that I get what you are saying about him entering your space to get the bin.

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fiestas*girl — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:13:05 GMT

say to him outright

Hey, dont mind you using my bin but please leav it where it is and leave me some

room for my rubbosh...ta mate

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angel*jen — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:19:05 GMT

That's what I thought AM, that he is taking advantage. I am a very reasonable person but he never asked if he could use the bin and now that he is entering my property to get it, I am quite frustrated. Definitely going to call my real estate tomorrow to have a chat to my property manager. I feel a bit violated really. I put up with enough from he and his family as it is.

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ashjoma — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 09:36:35 GMT

What about saying the bin stays on your area. But on bin night he can use whatever room is left UNTIL he finished his clear out and not afterwards.

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ufo_investigations — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:29:25 GMT

Do you have a garage you can put it in? or a lockup?

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jimmy*part4 — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:29:27 GMT

How annoying.

I'd help him take out the trash.

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angel*jen — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:43:24 GMT

Unfortunately, no. There is a little shed but it doesn't have a door! lol.

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angel*jen — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:43:53 GMT

Jimmy, that's brilliant!

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angel*jen — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:46:33 GMT

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions and advice! I wasn't sure if I was just being silly but I am unhappy with him coming onto my property. I will call the real estate tomorrow. Thanks again!!

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jimmy*part4 — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 10:58:07 GMT

@angel*jen wrote:
Thanks everyone for all your suggestions and advice! I wasn't sure if I was just being silly but I am unhappy with him coming onto my property. I will call the real estate tomorrow. Thanks again!!

Could you come back and let us know what happens?

I'm a little more direct and would confront the guy, but can see why you might not want to. Plus you get it on record in case you have future problems with him.

Maybe get it on video in case he denies it.

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joz*garage — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 11:40:46 GMT

@angel*jen wrote:
Thanks everyone for all your suggestions and advice! I wasn't sure if I was just being silly but I am unhappy with him coming onto my property. I will call the real estate tomorrow. Thanks again!!

not at all

the landlord needs to be informed of their son's behaviour too (as well as the agent)

i'm sure the parents wouldn't be impressed with how their son is treating one of their tenants - they should descipline him

most inconsiderate person

lol jim

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Anonymous — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 13:00:01 GMT

Hi angel*jen,

Sorry to read you're having the landlords son take too much for granted. What a tosser!

You've been given really good advise already.

I'd just like to step it up one bit further and suggest you email your property manager rather than just telephone them.

That way there's a record of your concern over this tosser's actions from the begining.

Also ask your property manager to understand how anxious he makes you feel and for your concerns to be dealt with bearing this in mind please.

I know this sort of thing can be awful to do and make you feel very uncomfortable but it's obviously not a good thing to have this bloke just walking in to your own yard - univited... no matter who his darn parents are!!

You go girl and get this guy sorted out. Personally, I'd be calling in Jimmy!

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kilroy_is_here — Sun, 12 Oct 2014 13:14:07 GMT

Even your land lord or agent can't enter your property with out notice that's states the nature of their visit so is actually trespassing if he comes onto the property