Deal with unclaimed goods left at your investment property
We advise landlords on the correct process for dealing with goods left behind by a tenant, so you can recover possession of the property without exposing yourself to liability.
Correct process followed from the start so you do not expose yourself to a claim.
Storage and notification obligations met within the required timeframe.
Property cleared and available for the next tenancy as quickly as the law allows.
Goods left behind by a tenant cannot simply be disposed of, and the correct process must be followed before you act.
A tenant's goods left at your property are not yours to dispose of until the correct process has been followed.
- We will advise on the specific obligations that apply to the goods left at your property.
- We will advise on the notification requirements and assist in ensuring they are met within the required timeframe.
- We will advise on the storage obligations and the fastest compliant path to clearing the goods.
- We will advise on the process for dealing with goods of value and how the proceeds must be dealt with.
You want to reclaim your property and re-let it, but you cannot dispose of goods left behind without following the correct process, which creates delay and risk.
What's included in your unclaimed goods service
- Goods assessment and legislative obligations advice.
- Notification requirements advice and assistance.
- Storage period and disposal timeline advice.
- Goods of value sale process advice.
- SACAT advice if cost recovery or a dispute is required.
What goes wrong when landlords deal with abandoned goods without following the correct process?
Here is how we help you deal with abandoned goods correctly and quickly.
Obligations assessed, notifications sent, goods dealt with correctly.
Assess and advise.
We assess the goods left at the property and advise on the obligations that apply before any disposal takes place.
Notify and store.
We advise on the notification requirements and storage period so the obligations are met within the required timeframe.
Dispose or recover.
We advise on disposal, sale, or cost recovery as appropriate and assist in managing the process to clear the property.
Property lawyers experienced in residential tenancy matters, abandoned goods, and landlord rights in South Australia.
We understand you want to know the cost, before we get started.
We will map out our process, from beginning to end, so you know what the journey will look like before you get started.
We will provide you with a clear and detailed Work Proposal covering each step along the way.
Our fair fees are all-inclusive. No hidden costs for telephone calls, emails, photocopying, couriers, or coffee.
Our great lawyer guarantee
We want to be part of your team over the long term. We achieve this by adhering to these core principles:
Take the time
We listen carefully to understand what you want to achieve. Then we thoroughly explain our advice and step you through the documents. You can be sure you know the full consequences.
Share our knowledge
We will pass on as much knowledge as we can, so you can make your own informed decisions. We want to make you truly independent.
Stick to our knitting
We only do what we're good at. You can be confident that we know what we're doing and don't pass on the cost of our learning.
Work as one team
Someone will always be available to answer your questions, or point you in the right direction. You will also benefit from a range of perspectives and experience.
Fair pricing
For advice and documents, we provide a fixed or capped quote so you don't take price risk. If you're in a dispute, we map out the process and costs so you know what to expect.
It's your show
We're not in this for our egos. We're in it for a front row seat to witness your success.
