Rental Provider Breaches and Notices Quiz
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Which form does Tenants Victoria recommend using to report repairs to the rental provider?

  • Maintenance or repair form provided by the agent
  • Notice of breach of duty to rental provider of rented premises form (correct)
  • Notice of breach of duty to rental provider of rented premises or Notice to rental provider of rented premises form
  • Notice to rental provider of rented premises form

What is the purpose of using the official forms to report repairs?

  • To have proof of when the problem was reported
  • To pursue compensation for the repairs
  • To ensure all important details are included (correct)
  • To make the rental provider or agent aware of the repairs needed

When should you send the Notice of breach of duty to rental provider of rented premises form?

  • When you are reporting urgent repairs (correct)
  • When you want to take further action against the rental provider
  • When you are requesting maintenance or repair
  • When you want to pursue compensation for the repairs

What should you do after calling the rental provider or real estate agent to report repairs?

<p>Confirm the repairs that are needed in writing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the rental provider or agent have agreed to receiving communications and notices electronically?

<p>Send an email or text to report the repairs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended method for contacting the rental provider or agent if urgent repairs are needed after hours?

<p>Sending a text message or email (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of taking photos and videos of the problem?

<p>To provide evidence of the repairs needed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you hand deliver a written notice to the agent or rental provider?

<p>Write down the date, time, and name of the person you handed it to (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can you send notices by email?

<p>If the rental provider or agent has agreed to this (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When is it recommended to claim compensation from the rental provider?

<p>After the repairs are completed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Reporting Urgent Repairs

Use the 'Notice of breach of duty' form to inform your landlord about pressing repairs.

Written Repair Confirmation

Always confirm needed repairs in writing after initial contact with the landlord or agent.

Electronic Communication

If acceptable, use email or text to report repairs instead of a physical letter.

After-Hours Urgent Repairs

Use email/text if contacting your landlord/agent outside of business hours, for urgent repairs.

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Evidence of Repairs

Supporting photos/videos of the problem help prove needed repairs to the landlord.

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Hand-Delivered Notice

If you deliver a notice in person, note the date, time, and recipient.

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Email Notices

Send notices electronically if landlord/agent agrees.

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Compensation Claim

Requesting compensation from the landlord for repair cost is often done after the repairs have been made successfully.

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Official Forms

Using official forms helps ensure all critical details about the repairs are included.

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Reporting Method

Always confirm the report of repair in writing, after contacting the rental property and agent.

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