Even in the midst of the #COVID19 pandemic some real estate agents are accused of threatening to evict tenants or defer full payment until later rather than negotiating rent reductions for them. But landlords say they're suffering too. #abc730 @GraceTobin #rent #rentrelief
Alisha and her partner John wrote to their real estate agent in March seeking rent relief for 6 months. Their landlord offered a $40 a week discount for 3 months. #abc730 #rentrelief
There’s been a six-month eviction moratorium since March for tenants who have lost income due to #COVID19. A large number of renters are expected to be evicted when it lifts in September. #abc730
The newly formed Renters and Housing Union says government measures haven't prevented some real estate agents from threatening to evict tenants facing financial hardship. #abc730 @RAHUnion
32-year-old Michelle Buckle has received two Notices to Vacate from her real estate agent since March. Her income has been halved during lockdown. #abc730
Documents obtained by 7.30 reveal how some real estate agents have been pressuring tenants into rent deferral, rather than negotiating a reduction. #abc730
“The vast majority of landlords are compassionate people and do care and want to help where they can. However, they in turn are not receiving assistance so that hinders what they can do as well,” property manager Jo Natoli. #abc730
Today, a coalition of 70 organisations, including tenant unions, wrote to the National Cabinet calling for rental protections to be urgently extended. #abc730
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