We can’t believe what these landlords did!

Dealing with a difficult landlord or rental agency can make home feel stressful and affect your quality of life. From unfair evictions to neglectful management and poor fixtures and fittings – we’ve heard it all.

Can you relate to any of the experiences below? We think they really drive home why choosing the right place to call home (and people to rent from) makes a big difference to your happiness and lifestyle.

Unexpected Stress

Jenny had found a real gem, an ideal rental that was close to her family, friends and work. She’d been living there for two years, and her plan was to continue to call it home while saving to buy her own house in the future.

Her furniture fit perfectly, her pictures were hung, and she had even invested in custom lights to give the place the luxe look she loved. Then, just days before she was set to travel for a few weeks, her landlord suddenly issued her with an eviction, saying he wanted his son to move in.

Despite the mandatory three months’ notice, the news came completely out of the blue, and what should have been an exciting time in Jenny’s life instead felt stressful and chaotic.

Once she returned from her trip, she started the process of looking for a new rental – a challenging and time-consuming process in Sydney. Unfortunately, Jenny couldn’t find a suitable option in her budget and was running out of time before she was forced to move out.

Ultimately, she paid to store her belongings and moved back in with her parents, putting her plans to build a life of her own on hold.

A Neglected Nightmare

Mark rented an apartment advertised as “move-in ready.” During his inspection, with the previous tenant’s belongings still in place, it seemed okay. He paid the deposit, and got ready to settle into what he hoped would be his long-term home. However, on moving day, Mark quickly realised the full extent of the neglect. With the place cleared out, he saw there were mouldy cupboard interiors, a couple of broken tiles, and even windows that didn’t close properly.

He soon discovered that the landlord rarely responded to repair requests, leaving the breezy windows and mould unchecked. 

With limited time and resources for any proper recourse, Mark had no choice but to move out for his health – and sanity’s – sake.

The Cheap Fittings Trap

Alyssa moved into what she thought was a great unit, but realised pretty quickly once living in the home that it had been fitted with the cheapest possible fixtures.

This meant she experienced ongoing issues over the course her tenancy and trying to get repairs was like pulling teeth…it felt like one issue after the other piling up.

She stopped asking her landlord about minor annoyances, like having the bathroom cabinet door fall off, but then a faulty wire caused a small fire in her bedroom and that was a real wake-up call.

By the time the landlord agreed to address some of the issues, Alyssa was already exhausted – her beautiful home had turned into a source of stress instead of comfort, and she’d seen firsthand how shortcuts on quality can have serious consequences.

At arriva. You’re Welcome

Unfortunately, the stories above are too common when it comes to renting, and inattentive, busy landlords can have a huge impact on your quality of life.

We know there’s nothing more important than safety, peace of mind, and comfort when renting – and that’s where arriva really stands out.

Our homes are all built specifically for renters and our care-driven approach and experienced team enable us perform regular safety checks and provide prompt attention to maintenance concerns.

Everything we do is about offering a better way to rent – giving you more stability, more quality, and more flexibility to fit your life. We’re here to support you without the stress, and without cutting corners.

It’s not just bad luck; there is a better way to rent. If you’re tired of bad landlords and instability, know there’s a better option out there.