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realestate.com.au
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) stumbled upon the cursed listing and shared it on the app.
“So when I first saw this listing from New South Wales I was like, ‘Finally, a landlord that realises they should charge $0 per week for a house that looks like it doesn’t have a front door, and there’s maybe structural beams across the front of it.'” she said.
“But then I read on, and it’s so bad.”
It was, put simply, deeply awful.
The listing — which appears to have been nixed from sites such as , and — said the Greenacre home was “perfect for the growing family” and was “close to all the wonderful amenities such as transport, parks, schools [and] shops”.
The only thing it needs? A renovation.
“Please READ the below in full before you send inquiry or call,” the listing continued.
“WHATS [sic] THE CATCH.
“On offer is a three-bedroom property with dual access for rent in need of a renovation.
“Property is currently uninhabitable, work is required before moving in.
“The landlord does not have the funds to renovate the property.
“Opportunity for a savvy-minded person or persons with trade knowledge and experience.”
Look, call me zany, but maybe — possibly, but can’t be quite sure — the landlord could simply sell the home if they don’t have the cash to fix it up, rather than ask a stranger to live in it and pay for the renovations. I’m just throwing around ideas.
“This, contrary to the suggestion that it’s an ‘opportunity for a savvy-minded person’ is disgusting,” Briese said.
“What kind of late-stage capitalism hellscape are we living in where a landlord and a real estate company think that it’s acceptable to rent out a property — that is not habitable to live in by law — and then make renters pay for it?”
It would appear points were made. Couldn’t have said it better myself, really.
Per the , properties are considered “fit for habitation” if they adhere to seven minimum standards. They must be structurally sound; have sufficient natural or artificial lighting in each room, as well as adequate ventilation, plumbing and drainage; be supplied with electricity or gas, with enough sockets for lighting, heating and the like; have a water connection that can supply hot and cold water for drinking, washing and cleaning; and, have bathroom facilities which allow for privacy.
Rental properties need to meet these basic standards and it’s a requirement that they’re fit for habitation.
And guess who is responsible for ensuring such? You guessed it: landlords.
Renters, we ride at dawn.
Residential Tenancies Act@stephbriese ARE LANDLORDS SERIOUS ?? IS THIS LEGAL ?? #nsw #tiktokaustralia #australia #auspol #landlords #renters #left #houseoftiktok #fyp #renovations
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