My mum used to be in real estate, she's a very fussy and clean person. When she would do inspections, she would have to turn a blind eye to what she would call mess (unmade beds, washing piles, few dishes in the sink etc). Not once would she say anything about it, as the tenants were simply living how most live.
If the floors were clearly dirty or walls, bathrooms etc, then yes, she would ask that they be cleaned but never re-inspect unless when the next inspection rolled around and the same problems where there again
Make sure you put your complaints in writing then email to her and also her boss or owner and keep a copy for your landlord when he comes. Also mention you asked if everything was OK and you had mentioned the lawns were not done due to weather & was told you had passed. Pick her up on her lies.
In the letter quote your rights with the section from the tenancy act. Then let them know if this happens again you will be taking it further as their inspections are against the tenancy act.
I'm 21 so my being young might have something to do with it. Problem is I just don't want to start anything. My MIL was there too so do you think having her be able to verify what was said would help? I'm just over this, every inspection for the last 3 years. If they didn't keep gettting us to sign 12month leases I'd swear they were just trying to annoy us out of the house. Maybe it's an intimidation thing? You know, never forget we have complete control over you living situation kind of thing?
Also my MIL was a cleaner in a nursing home for quite a few years which is why I asked her over, so she could have a look over and point out anything that I might not have noticed, she said it was fine
I don't know if anyone is still following this thread but I emailed the real estate, didn't go well. She called up very angrily and said the inspection WILL still be going ahead, the kitchen floor was FILTHY ( absolute bull btw) and everything needs to be organised so that they know we are neat people who will take care of the house, and don't forget we can send out a notice to vacate. Although the RTA is on my side and said what we got written up for is not right So Thursday when she comes around again I'm going to take pictures with time stamps, let her know I've contacted the RTA and have the forms to dispute if she writes me up again
Oh , that's just a horrible thing to have to deal with. I'd just put it all in writing and email your concerns to the RE office, asking for her supervisor to be informed. I wouldn't invite confrontation, just let them know you're concerned about the threat re eviction when there was nothing said at the actual inspection itself that indicated anything was out of the ordinary. I'd kinda come from a place of confusion at getting mixed messages.
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So Thursday when she comes around again I'm going to take pictures with time stamps, let her know I've contacted the RTA and have the forms to dispute if she writes me up again
, that's just a horrible thing to have to deal with. I'd just put it all in writing and email your concerns to the RE office, asking for her supervisor to be informed. I wouldn't invite confrontation, just let them know you're concerned about the threat re eviction when there was nothing said at the actual inspection itself that indicated anything was out of the ordinary. I'd kinda come from a place of confusion at getting mixed messages.
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