Holiday Reminders & Office Closure Schedule

There's no doubt that 2021 has been an extraordinary year for everyone! Whilst the year has brought challenges, providing support and guidance to our tenants and owners have been a highlight for us.

We know this is a busy time of year so we will keep this brief. Our Rent Choice team will be taking a well-served break from Thursday 23rd December 2021 returning Tuesday 4th January 2022.  But before we head off on our holidays, we wanted to let you know how you can contact us during this festive period.

What you need to know:

1. Rental payments‍

Our accounts team will be logging in on business days to make sure that your rent is receipted and debited from your account (if on direct debit). If for some reason, your rent doesn't go through, our team will still reach out to you (via SMS or email). If you realise your rent is going to be late, shoot an email to your property manager to let us know, so we're aware of what date we should expect your rent instead and can let your owner plan ahead.

2. Repairs

‍If you've got an emergency repair at your property during this time, we have a team of tradespeople ready to help you out. Our property managers are available for emergencies only and will respond with work orders as usual to contractors. Non-urgent/emergency repairs will be attended to when the team returns to work on 4th January.

‍What constitutes an urgent repair?

An emergency is an event that poses an immediate risk to the property or occupants. Urgent repairs fall into to categories: essential services and other urgent repairs. Essential services are listed in the Residential Tenancies Regulations 1989 and include repairs to:

- Burst water service,

- Gas leaks,

- Broken hot water system,

- Sewerage leaks or;

- Dangerous electrical faults.

Other urgent repairs which are not an essential service, but if not fixed might cause damage to the premises, injure a person or cause undue hardship. Remember, for all other, non-emergencies, please email your property manager to attend upon their return.

3. Emergency after-hour repairs

‍If you have an emergency repair, in the first instance, please SMS your property manager and send an email. Please provide as much detail as possible (videos and photographs encouraged) so we can best assess the situation for you. A list of our property manager's details are below for your convenience:

Zirkea Krige              pm1@rentchoice.com.au   0466 042 142

Kelly Linden              pm2@rentchoice.com.au    0490 260 603

Heather Albertsen   pm3@rentchoice.com.au    0434 053 487

Anya Dann                pm4@rentchoice.com.au    0423 559 096

Noelia Stenvers       pm5@rentchoice.com.au    0403 206 402

Sam Nelson              pm6@rentchoice.com.au    0493 129 171

Kiera Lawson           pm7@rentchoice.com.au    0435 922 717

Sara Heelas             pm8@rentchoice.com.au    0493 214 957

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We also suggest contacting your electricity, gas, water providers or look online to see if there are any registered faults in your area.

‍4. Break-ins‍

Firstly please report the break-in straight away to the police and notify your property manager including your police report number. Please advise of any works required to your property manager via SMS and email.

5. Locked yourself out

As frustrating as this can be, unfortunately, it is your responsibility to call out a locksmith at your own expense. Lockouts are not considered an urgent repair.

6. Payments to creditors and owners‍

Our payment dates over the festive period remains Thursday 31st December 2020 with your statements or remittance issued to your nominated email.

‍7. Want to view a property for rent‍

Our 'For Lease' section on our website has a live vacancy list along with open home schedules. Alternatively, you can email hello@rentchoice.com.au, and we will let you know when the next viewing time is available over this period.

8. Applying for a property

Rent Choice use an online application system which means it is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  You can still apply using the link; https://tenantoptions.com.au/ and applications will be processed immediately; however please note if your references are currently on leave or unavailable over the festive period they may respond upon their return or their office re-opening.

Before we sign off, we would like to say a BIG THANK YOU to all clients - it has been a pleasure working with you.

We look forward to starting the new year with a bang! Happy holidays!