It is a strict policy of this office that all maintenance requests are submitted by email to your Property Manager.
If it is an urgent repair, please call our office during business hours.
If your supply of hot water is not hot or doesn’t seem to last as long as it should, your hot water system may need topping up. Locate the filler/relief valve on the side of the hot water tank and lift the lever until water flows from the overflow. Repeat this process every few months. Otherwise, check the power is on has the power box tripped the switch or blown a fuse, or has your shower routine changed or increased (tank capacity and/or tariff rates will affect this). Remember in winter, the efficiency of the tank is less than summer and the water will get colder quicker. Note: Please follow the above procedure before requesting maintenance. If this does not rectify the problem please contact our office. Remember a leaking hot water tap will cause poor supply of hot water and high electricity accounts.
Water bubbling out of the ground could be a serious problem and could lead to further complications. It is recommended that the water meter be turned off until the leak can be repaired. Roof leaks can also worsen quickly, contact SES to arrange temporary tarps and phone our office immediately.
From time to time your smoke alarms may sound incorrectly, press the hush button which can be found on the alarm or the wall controller. Sometimes you may need to open the smoke alarm, disconnect the power supply and then disconnect the battery.
If this troubleshooting fails you will need to contact the after hours number of the company who services your fire alarms and notify the Property Manager as soon as possible. It is important to contact the right company so no unnecessary callout fees are incurred.
A common problem in properties is leaking from wet areas (eg. bathrooms or kitchens) and into adjoining rooms – a regular check is advisable. If the carpet/floor is wet, sponge and dry the area thoroughly and check again after use of the wet area. Advise our office if there is still a problem. Water leaks are a property’s worst enemy causing more damage and the possibility of mould growth.
This is usually a minor problem. Regular mopping and turning off the tap between uses is adequate until the tradesperson arrives. This will help minimise water loss.
Check the power is connected, the water taps are turned on, the load of clothes is not off balance or too high, lid is connected with on/off switch when closing, hoses are securely attached and check hoses for splits if leaking.
When all else fails, phone us during office hours.
Do not attempt to fix it yourself. Do not use switches. Contact our office as soon as possible.
Check the power or fuse box. Ensure the power is on and the switch has not tripped.
Tenants are responsible for replacing blown light bulbs. If the problem is not remedied, contact your Property Manager.
If your neighbours have also lost power contact ENERGEX. Otherwise check if the Safety Switch has tripped and if so, reset the switch. If it trips again, unplug all appliances from power points. Reset the Safety Switch and plug in appliances one at a time until a faulty appliance is located. Note: If this does not rectify the problem please notify our office. Tenants will be required to pay for callouts where a faulty appliance belonging to them has caused the problem.
Check if power is connected or check the power box for a tripped switch or blown fuse. Contact us to arrange for professional help.
It is a strict policy of this office that all maintenance requests are submitted by email to your property manager or via your Tenant Portal on PropertyMe.
If it is an urgent repair, please call our office during business hours.