Every once in a while, a group of slightly sooty tenants will walk in and explain, dispiritedly, that they are the ones who lived in that house that just burned down. Usually, thankfully, they tell us that everyone who lived there is okay, but most of the belongings are ruined. And they want to know, what can they do? What's the first step? How do they start to unravel the mess that is their home? Show Here are some ideas. Where Do I Sleep Tonight?
Who Pays For My Stuff? This is a tough one. Once, memorably, a group full of grad students came in, all getting higher degrees in music. Their house had just burned down, with thousands of dollars of musical instruments inside. It was their livelihood, their future, and their everyday joy. They were devastated.
Replacing My Possessions:
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But What About My Lease?
---- Hi! Did you know that we aren't attorneys here at the TRC? And this isn't legal advice, either. If what we've written doesn't sound right to you, consult with someone you trust. A list of housing attorneys is available here. What makes a place unlivable?There is a range of factors which may cause a property to become uninhabitable, including but 1.1 not limited to: Natural disasters • Fire/arson • Asbestos or other chemical contaminations • Extensive deliberate or negligent property damage.
What makes a property uninhabitable NSW?serious storm or fire damage. a failure or breakdown of the gas, electricity or water supply to the property. a failure or breakdown of the hot water service.
How long does a landlord have to fix urgent repairs NSW?If the property is found to not be in reasonable repair through no negligence or intentional action by the tenant, then it's the landlord's responsibility to fix the problem. The nature of the repairs will determine whether or not they must be fixed urgently, which is generally defined as within three days.
How long do landlords have to fix problems Qld?The Notice to Remedy Breach must give the lessor, agent or provider a minimum time period to do the repairs. For general tenancies, allow at least seven days for the breach to be remedied. For rooming accommodation, allow at least five days.
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