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It does appear that market rates are somewhat similar to what's being proposed (though idk if they take into account age of property etc - huge variation in this suburb)
Key difference is there is no REA fee in my case, so I'm contacting Tenants Vic tomorrow on advice regarding whether that's included when benchmarking rent increases. Because if the 550 benchmark includes REA fees of say 10%, I should only be paying 500/week
It looks like challenging a rent increase is free so I might just do it anyway. LL has taken the nuclear option so I might as well do the same
Look up the minimum standard laws Re heating, locks, insulation etc. send them a breach notice for everything
Nothing in breach I can see just yet, however I regret not breaching them when they gave me fucking less than 1hr notice for a tradie to access the unit because they sent it to the wrong email, and pleaded because he was already there and waiting and was gonna charge them a hefty callout and cancellation fee.
Will be applying the most stringent of standards going forward, also not replying to texts, emails only. I dunno how insulation works with apartments though