No evidence, no claim: bond disputes are won or lost on move-in day
Victorian bond claims now need notice and evidence. Wherever you rent out property, a bond claim is only as strong as your move-in records.
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Victorian bond claims now need notice and evidence. Wherever you rent out property, a bond claim is only as strong as your move-in records.
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