# 69 CARR STREET, GEELONG - RENTAL PROPERTY QUICK REFERENCE
## One-Page Summary for Your Desk

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### PROPERTY DETAILS
- **Address:** 69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220
- **Type:** 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom House (Furnished)
- **Land Area:** 386m² (Garage 7.2m x 2.8m excluded)
- **Tenant Area:** Main house (~130m²) + Front garden (demarcated)

### RENTAL TERMS
- **Weekly Rent:** $632/week
- **Monthly Rent:** $2,740/month
- **Bond:** $2,528 (4 weeks' rent)
- **Lease Term:** 6 months fixed-term
- **Utilities Included:** Water, Electricity, Gas, Internet
- **Furnished:** Yes (inventory required)

### PROPERTY DEMARCATION
**INCLUDED for Tenant:**
- 2 Bedrooms
- Lounge (4.5m x 4.2m)
- Dining (5.0m x 3.0m)
- Kitchen + Pantry
- Bathroom + Separate WC
- Laundry
- Entry/Porch
- Front Garden & Driveway

**EXCLUDED (Landlord Only):**
- Garage (left side, 7.2m x 2.8m)
- Rear Property
- Rear Lane Access
- Storage Areas

### CRITICAL - REQUIRED BEFORE SIGNING

☑ **MUST GET SRO APPROVAL** (Victorian Homebuyer Fund)
- Call: 13 21 61
- Cannot sign rental agreement without written approval
- Timeline: 10-15 business days processing

### DOCUMENTS YOU HAVE READY

File Location: `/Users/jameslove/69_Carr_Street_Geelong_Rental_Management/`

1. ✓ **SRO_Approval_Application_Complete.md** - Ready to submit (fill in your details)
2. ✓ **Schedule_A_Property_Demarcation.md** - Floor plan + boundary description
3. ✓ **Schedule_D_Utilities_Actual.md** - Utilities + water bill history ($272/quarter avg)
4. ⚠️ **Schedule_B_Furniture_Inventory.md** - YOU NEED TO CREATE (list furniture)
5. ⚠️ **Boundary Photos** - YOU NEED TO TAKE (3-4 photos showing demarcation)

### IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEMS (THIS WEEK)

- [ ] **Call SRO:** 13 21 61
  - Ask: "Do I need approval to lease this Shared Equity property?"
  - Have ready: Property address, Scheme reference number

- [ ] **Take Property Photos:**
  - Front demarcation line (showing house vs garage separation)
  - Right-side boundary fence/gate
  - Rear property demarcation line
  - Garage entrance (excluded area)

- [ ] **List Furniture:**
  - Bedrooms: Beds, wardrobes, etc.
  - Lounge: Sofa, TV, etc.
  - Dining: Table, chairs, etc.
  - Kitchen: Stove, fridge, etc.
  - Add condition (new/good/fair) for each item

- [ ] **Gather Utility Details:**
  - Electricity account number + recent bill
  - Gas account number + recent bill
  - Internet provider + monthly cost
  - Water: ✓ Already have history

### PRICING BREAKDOWN

**Market Comparison (Unfurnished):**
- Domain: $480/week
- Realestate.com.au: $455/week
- Average: $467.50/week

**Your Furnished Premium:**
- Base market: $467.50/week
- +18% Furnished: +$84/week
- +All utilities included: +$50/week
- +6-month lease: +$47/week
- -Partial property access: -$33/week
- **= $632/week ($2,740/month)**

### TENANT REQUIREMENTS

**Income Screening:**
- Minimum income: 25x weekly rent = $15,800+
- Employment: Stable or secure income source

**References:**
- Minimum 2 previous landlord references
- Employment verification
- Credit check (no adverse history)
- Criminal history (clear national police check)

**Move-In:**
- Bond: $2,528 (held with RTA, prescribed form)
- Move-in inspection with photos
- Statement of Circumstances (completed with tenant)
- Furniture inventory signed off

### LANDLORD OBLIGATIONS (Victoria)

**Maintenance:**
- Structural repairs (roof, walls, plumbing, electrical)
- Urgent repairs: 24-hour response
- Property: Habitable condition at all times

**Inspections:**
- Maximum 4 per year
- 14 days' notice required
- Document with photos

**Money Handling:**
- Bond: Lodge with RTA within 10 days (prescribed form)
- Rent receipts: Provide to tenant
- Deductions: Itemized and justified only
- Return bond: Within 10 days of lease end

**Insurance:**
- Building insurance (separate from tenant's contents)
- Confirm policy allows short-stay rental transition

### KEY DATES TO REMEMBER

| Action | Timeline | Status |
|--------|----------|--------|
| Call SRO | This week | ⚠️ PENDING |
| SRO Processing | 10-15 business days | ⚠️ PENDING |
| SRO Approval (written) | ~3 weeks | ⚠️ PENDING |
| Sign Rental Agreement | After approval | ⚠️ PENDING |
| Lodge Bond with RTA | Within 10 days of start | ⚠️ PENDING |
| Move-in Inspection | Day 1 of lease | ⚠️ PENDING |

### USEFUL CONTACTS

**State Revenue Office (Victorian Homebuyer Fund)**
- Phone: 13 21 61
- Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
- Address: GPO Box 1641, Melbourne VIC 3001

**RTA (Rental Bond & Tenancy Info)**
- Phone: 1800 666 700
- Website: www.rta.org.au

**VCAT (Disputes & Eviction)**
- Phone: 1300 00 8282
- Website: www.vcat.vic.gov.au

### QUICK REFERENCE - WATER COSTS

**Actual Water Bill History (12 months):**
- March 2026: $349.67
- November 2025: $271.28
- August 2025: $356.33
- May 2025: $265.99
- February 2025: $282.97
- November 2024: $256.30
- August 2024: $238.84
- May 2024: $289.99
- March 2024: $216.73
- December 2023: $195.46

**Average: $272/quarter ($3,268/year)**
**Included in $632/week rent**

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## NEXT STEP

**☎️ CALL SRO THIS WEEK: 13 21 61**

Ask: "I want to lease my Shared Equity property furnished for 6 months. Do I need your approval?"

Once approved → You can sign rental agreement with confidence.

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*Document prepared: 24 May 2026*
*Property: 69 Carr Street, Geelong VIC 3220*
*Management System Location: /Users/jameslove/69_Carr_Street_Geelong_Rental_Management/*