Under the Residential Tenancies Act the following items are considered Urgent Repairs:
• burst water service
• blocked or broken toilet system
• serious roof leak
• gas leak
• dangerous electrical fault
• flooding or serious flood damage
• serious storm or fire damage
• failure or breakdown of any essential service or appliance provided by a landlord or agent for hot water, water, cooking, heating, or laundering
• failure or breakdown of the gas, electricity or water supply
• any fault or damage in the premises that makes the premises unsafe or insecure
• an appliance, fitting or fixture that is not working properly and causes a substantial amount of water to be wasted
• a serious fault in a lift or staircase
Urgent Repairs After Hours
If you require an urgent repair after hours that cannot wait until the next morning please contact one of our emergency tradespeople
| Plumber | Fifth Avenue Plumbing | Gerald 0400 082 746 |
| Electrician | Matthew | 0419 340 630 |
| Glazier/Shutter Service | Chris | 0417 675 230 |
| Locksmith | Ace Locksmiths | 9534 0586 |
| Smoke Alarms | Smoke Alarm Solutions | 1300 853 612 |
Please Note: If you arrange a repair and it is considered to be “non-urgent” you will incur the after-hours call-out cost.
More information about urgent repairs can be found in the book “Renting a Home – A Guide for Tenants & Landlords”
