My husband and I added on a bedroom and large walk n robe to our existing rental ( which was a large 1 bedroom). We added extra space and did not reduce existing.
Rent increase was discussed months ago along with builders hours etc with the tenant.
We also added new carpet throughout the unit.
We texted on Jan 9th to advise the rent will go from $300 - $350 once she occupies the new room. We attached a rental appraisal to confirm details ( we are still $30 under rent appraisal).
She moved in ( we helped move furniture etc) and I texted to say, welcome to your new addition... please increase your next fortnightly payment from $300 to $350.
A fortnight later I checked our bank statement and no increase 😕 . We have been very decent landlords ( as we live next door).
She has now said not enough notice was given....ironically - she is still happy using the room.
I looked up ( as I had previously to check we did everything correctly).
Home improvements do not come under the usual 180 day notice rent increase period.
I feel gutted 😩 I want to pass this rental over to a property manager so they can deal with her.
Hubby wants to leave things as they are as we have our house on the market and he doesn’t want to make waves. She has already said no to two viewings ( we did give notice).
This is a unit that is easily rented ( country and huge).
We would appreciate your thoughts.
Rent increase was discussed months ago along with builders hours etc with the tenant.
We also added new carpet throughout the unit.
We texted on Jan 9th to advise the rent will go from $300 - $350 once she occupies the new room. We attached a rental appraisal to confirm details ( we are still $30 under rent appraisal).
She moved in ( we helped move furniture etc) and I texted to say, welcome to your new addition... please increase your next fortnightly payment from $300 to $350.
A fortnight later I checked our bank statement and no increase 😕 . We have been very decent landlords ( as we live next door).
She has now said not enough notice was given....ironically - she is still happy using the room.
I looked up ( as I had previously to check we did everything correctly).
Home improvements do not come under the usual 180 day notice rent increase period.
I feel gutted 😩 I want to pass this rental over to a property manager so they can deal with her.
Hubby wants to leave things as they are as we have our house on the market and he doesn’t want to make waves. She has already said no to two viewings ( we did give notice).
This is a unit that is easily rented ( country and huge).
We would appreciate your thoughts.
Comment