I don’t know what way to go? Stick with the devil you know or go?

Context: then rental we are in is better then some we have seen online and in person but not by much, the only reason we would want to stay is it’s set up and we have been here just over 5 years, it’s home.

The realestate is completely useless and we have had to fix many issues ourselves. Property has never had an inspection, never had a power or gas check either (minimum standard) on top of that every month we get a late notice without fail, when I pay well in advance of the due date.

The property has sold to an investor We had a rental increase in January, immediately upon the sale they sent us a new increase, immediately went to consumer affairs and tenants Victoria, they informed to not reply, one thing to note the form for the increase has a date of 2022, now Iam pretty sure we are in 2025. Problem is we now have a full notice to Vacate as we refused to accept the rental increase cost, well we didn’t refuse we weren’t even given a week before we got marching orders, to challenge it we have to pay $74.10, that could help us out moving and not wasted on this.

Fighting to stay here feels like it’s just pissing money into the wind, but it’s also the devil you know, we know what leaks, what lights actually work and what ones immediately blow a bulb. We know what windows grow mould and the suburb is quiet.

To add Iam currently unemployed, we have savings in the bank (not a flex more for context) and my partner can definitely cover the rent of a new place, but places are limited. And have already been rejected from two places, we fear the current realestate are not supplying true documentation to new rentals in addition to this. I just don’t know what way to go, to fight it or just find somewhere new ASAP?!