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A rental arrears report is done once a day, informing us of any tenants that are more than 1 day in arrears.
Often a reminder phone call is all that is required for the tenant to pay their rental arrears. However, if after three days, the outstanding amount has still not been paid, a stern reminder letter is sent.
If the tenant remains in arrears, another more serious letter is sent, reminding them that they are in breach of contract and warning of the consequences of failure to pay the amount in arrears.
If after nine days the rent still remains unpaid, a third letter is issued demanding that the tenant contact our office immediately. The letter stipulates that if no payment or contact is made to our office, we will make an application to the Residential Tenancies Tribunal for an eviction order. (the tenant must be fourteen days in arrears before we can apply for an eviction order)
On the fifteenth day we issue a notice to vacate and apply for a hearing at the victorian civil and administrative tribunal.
In the meantime we have a staff member visiting the property to make personal contact with the tenant. We keep you informed of our progress at all times.
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