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LL has suddenly requested I remove all my plants from the balcony immediately because of alleged damage and complaints (currently unsubstantiated), and is going to do an inspection in 11 days. This sounds like she's on the warpath now and wants to force me out.
Of course I can't get any advice on what my rights are until Monday, but for now I've sent an email asking for some evidence. I'm not removing my plants just like that.
I don't feel safe or happy at all. I don't really wanna go back to the apartment right now.
Rough.
Rough is understating it for sure. I'm not in a good headspace
Sounds like some made up BS if you ask me.
Maybe you’re right that she’s trying to force you out.
Think it’s got anything to do with the VCAT application you’ve put inV
Well I haven't even put in a VCAT application, just a CAV review of the rent increase - and I even told her it could very well end up being in her favour but I just needed to explore my options.
At this stage it's sounding retaliatory.
I don’t think a LL is in a position to review the safety of the balcony unless it’s clearly showing signs of problems.
They’d need an expert or something which would end up costing them.
If the plants could do then it would have been unsafe if you were out there instead right?
I admit I do have a fair few plants out there but yeah she hasn't provided any proof so far. I don't think she would have a leg to stand on in vcat but I most definitely don't want to take it that far if I don't have to. The fact that she told me to remove all of them, though, is just... what.
Is just petty if she’s being retaliatory about it all.
I’m so sorry you have to go through off of this. It doesn’t feel right at all.
You can buy insects for your garden online now. Fancy that. Just be careful what kind you get. … 😊
I can catch some clothes moths and bring them to kittens apartment just before they leave.
Oh no... The LL must have tracked in clothes moths during the impromptu inspection. Whatever will they do?
Oh no. hugs
This might be relevant to your landlady's situation. I think she may be panicking a bit. Hopefully she'll see reason on Monday. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-12/victoria-sharp-fall-in-rental-stock/104464504?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
Oh it absolutely is. Land tax has gone up and the market rate has as well... It's just that she suddenly withdrew the offer of negotiation - I would've thought keeping on a good tenant would be worth something. And I have every right to apply for a review. asking me to remove all my plants all of a sudden is rather unreasonable...