Wishing everyone a safe and happy festive season. May you find time to rest and enjoy with friends and family.
Office Closure Dates
4pm Friday 20th December 2024
Office Re-Opens
8:30am Monday 6th January 2025
Staff Emergency Contact | Catherine Ashley | 0435 463 105 | E northbridge@randw.com.au
Emergency Contact for Urgent Repairs Only
Plumber | Degen Martin | 0411 802 548
Electrician | Well Connected Electrical | 0421 669 383
Locksmith | Ajax Locksmith | Arek | 0418 413 013
What constitutes an Emergency?
What constitutes an Emergency?
Please note that urgent repairs have a specific meaning under the Residential Tenancies Act which is best described by Fair Trading’s advice on the matter: The law distinguishes between urgent (emergency) repairs and those which are not so urgent. Urgent repairs are: a burst water service or a serious water service leak, a blocked or broken toilet (no toilet facility if there is a 2nd functional toilet the matter is not considered urgent) , a serious roof leak, a gas leak, a dangerous electrical fault, flooding or serious flood damage, serious storm or fire damage, a failure or breakdown of the gas, electricity or water supply to the premises, a failure or breakdown of the hot water service, a failure or breakdown of the stove or oven, a failure or breakdown of a heater or air-conditioner, a fault or damage which makes the premises unsafe or insecure. If urgent repairs are needed you should notify the landlord or agent right away. The landlord or agent must arrange for the repairs to be done as soon as possible. If you cannot reach them, check your tenancy agreement for the details of a nominated tradesperson to contact. If urgent repairs are not done within a reasonable time you may be able to arrange for the work to be done and be reimbursed by the landlord (but only up to $1,000). However, you must be able to show that: the need for the urgent repair was not your fault, you contacted the landlord or agent about the problem or made a reasonable attempt to do so, you gave the landlord or agent a reasonable opportunity to get the repairs done, the repairs were carried out by a licensed tradesperson (if appropriate). Please note that should the matter not be considered an urgent repair or the above has not been complied with the landlord may reject your request for a refund. Where possible please utilise the above authorised contractors only, should they not be available (reasonable attendance delays are expected) and you use a 3rd party supplier as a last resort, kindly ensure that any works carried out are limited to rendering the property safe and secure.
*Please also see: Office Fair Trading NSW “Urgent Repairs”
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