Browse Forums General Discussion Re: I need your help! If this is structural we will be evict 2Jul 07, 2021 2:31 pm if its structural, and needs to be repaired, the home may be unable to be inhabited during the period. Depends on the fix required. I'd suggest that you have the agent show you something from the engineer the landlord would have engaged to validate it is infact structural and will include works that require the property to be vacated. As a tenant you do have a significant amount of rights and Id suggest you touch base with one of the many tenant rights organisations around Australia to get a better view of what you can do/negotiate. Dark matter scientist, can breathe underwater, mind reader and can freeze matter just by willing it. Trust me, its in my sig. Re: I need your help! If this is structural we will be evict 3Jul 07, 2021 2:41 pm Noname if its structural, and needs to be repaired, the home may be unable to be inhabited during the period. Depends on the fix required. I'd suggest that you have the agent show you something from the engineer the landlord would have engaged to validate it is infact structural and will include works that require the property to be vacated. As a tenant you do have a significant amount of rights and Id suggest you touch base with one of the many tenant rights organisations around Australia to get a better view of what you can do/negotiate. _______ Thanks for your reply! In your opinion just based off the photo does it look like a job that would require us to vacate? Can came around and had a quick look but we are waiting for them to investigate properly, then we will know if it is structural. When that happens I will ask the engineer for there opinion. As for rental rights, I worry due to them having us on a month to month lease until the repairs are sorted that we may not have any, however thanks for the suggestion as I will look in to it Re: I need your help! If this is structural we will be evict 4Jul 07, 2021 2:45 pm its hard to tell. It could just be sagging plaster in the roof or the trusses could be sagging from load and the roof could be ready to fall on your head. what state are you in? Dark matter scientist, can breathe underwater, mind reader and can freeze matter just by willing it. Trust me, its in my sig. Re: I need your help! If this is structural we will be evict 6Jul 07, 2021 5:50 pm Try reaching out to https://tenantsvic.org.au/ Dark matter scientist, can breathe underwater, mind reader and can freeze matter just by willing it. Trust me, its in my sig. Re: I need your help! If this is structural we will be evict 7Jul 07, 2021 5:52 pm Ajnor Hello building community, Our rental property owner has informed us that if the damage in the photos are structural we will be evicted as they will have to remove the wall and spend a considerable amount of time repairing it. As broke uni students, living in a extremely competitive rental location we are beyond worried that this will damage will mean eviction. I know it's difficult only having these photos, however, I am seeking all and any opinions regarding whether this damage will likely require removal of the wall or repairs that would require considerable time, enough to need to evict us. Thank you for your valuable opinions and time ! Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Hi Thats a terrible situation you are in. It's really hard to tell anything from those photos. Often the glue deteriorates and the cornices fall off so it could be as simple as that but may not be. This is very common in apartments. Is there any cracking on the external brick work or is the floor dipping in any spots? you could test this by putting a tennis ball on the floor and seeing if it rolls downhill. But I would really like to see some photos of the exterior. regards Simeon Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. Re: I need your help! If this is structural we will be evict 8Jul 07, 2021 5:54 pm Noname if its structural, and needs to be repaired, the home may be unable to be inhabited during the period. Depends on the fix required. I'd suggest that you have the agent show you something from the engineer the landlord would have engaged to validate it is infact structural and will include works that require the property to be vacated. As a tenant you do have a significant amount of rights and Id suggest you touch base with one of the many tenant rights organisations around Australia to get a better view of what you can do/negotiate. Great answer. Just thinking that in some states they might even have to find them alternate accomodation. Would be worth speaking to tenants rights organisations as you pointed out. Architectural Homes & Duplexes - specialising in custom designing homes to your budget Get a Free Onsite Consultation Today or send a PM for information, questions or advice. I’m not a structural engineer but I’m free. you still need an engineer for the plans. I only have part of your plans, but you seem to have a 850mm drop from the side… 3 9956 Assuming you've modelled the TB8, TB10, TB12, TB2 & J1 joists/LVLs there, it appears as per drawing to me. There maybe should be an additional J1 between TB10 and T12 if… 3 31820 |