If people want to use their real names and email addresses to post comments that are factually correct, non-defamatory, void of foul language and constructive to the debate then I’m all for that but spamming the blog in different names with the same IP address and bogus email addresses really just proves what sort of people we are dealing with.

My final comment is that I find it incredibly difficult to believe that someone who doesn’t have any direct interest in this situation would take the time to go on like a pork chop in the way this person has – you can take from that what you will.

I’m closing comments on this post so that I can get on with doing what I am here to do.

Then, I was telling my husband about them and discussing whether or not Cate should allow them to see the light of day by publishing them here. this is what he said:

“Cate should publish all of the comments both good and bad because it keeps it real. It shows people just how difficult it is to get something like Project 18 off the ground. How what is shown in public isn’t necessarily all there is to these things. People need to see all of the negativity that those who are trying help others receive and face everyday. It is great to post it all here on public record so that one day, you can read back through it all, once those Orangutans have a home to go to and those little kids have a smile on their faces, and you will be able to turn to those people and say that you did it DESPITE them.

You stick to your guns Cate. There is nothing to be ashamed of, to feel guilty of or to feel downtrodden about. There is a WEALTH of people here who are supporting you, and believe in you and Rick and your family and know that somehow, you will get through it all, and come out having made your mark on the world in a wonderful, positive way”.

hmmmm, I do love my hubby.

tan.x.

What REMAX fails to understand is that an agreement, whether verbal or written (as in a payment arrangement for arrears) once entered into is legally binding. Also, that if a paid representative of REMAX has made that agreement then it is between REMAX and you. Not that staff member and you. therefore, their change of staff cannot undo the bind. Unless you breach that arrangement it still stands lawfully.

AND as someone above said….. we WILL make noise!

I am working on some ideas to see what I can come up with.

When a lessor/agent gives a notice to leave

The minimum notice period a lessor/agent must give a tenant if they want them to leave when giving a notice to leave (form 12) is:

seven (7) days for unremedied rent arrears
14 days for an unremedied breach
seven (7) days for non-compliance with a tribunal order
the same day for non-livability
two (2) months for compulsory acquisition
four (4) weeks for a sale contract signed when the tenants are on a periodic agreement
two (2) months without grounds (no reason) under a periodic agreement
two (2) months or the end of the term (whichever is later) without grounds under a fixed term agreement.

Cate, you have a rental arrears THAT WAS BEING REMEDIED. Haul their butts to the tribunal.

Whatever happened to basic human decency?

We have been in similar situations. As a renter, you are at the mercy of people who are in it for the money and forget they are dealing with real people and real lives. It really, really sucks. I’m sure some good will come from this- Hang in there.