Exterior Property

Gardens

Situation Notes: This area covers the nature strip, footpath and are at the front boundary of the property
Issue
Possible Causes
Remedy
Payment
Photos
References
Signs in the lifts
Owners responsibility – Quarterly trim
Tenant if it is clear it was done by them. It may be neighbors cars doing the damage so get a series of photos before raising the topic
Hedge Maintenance
No garden maintenance carried out
Review the lease for responsibility Quarterly trim
Depends on responsibility for gardening in the lease agreement
Weeding Gardens
No garden maintenance carried out
Review the lease for responsibility Garden Mulch can be spread to reduce weeds. Some weeds can be sprayed / poisoned.
Depends on responsibility for gardening in the lease agreement.
Trimming plants
No garden maintenance carried out
Review the lease for responsibility
Depends on responsibility for gardening in the lease agreement
Garden edges
No garden maintenance carried out
Review the lease for responsibility
Depends on responsibility for gardening in the lease agreement
Dogs aggressive
Badly trained dog Strangers encroaching too close to dogs territory.
Review the lease for pets allowed Letter to the tenants expressing the complaints Refer to local council by-laws and regulations Check the property fences are dog-proof and gates kept closed or fitted with auto-closers.
Not Applicable
Trampolines
Things killing the grass
Things on the lawn – kids toy/caravan