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[-] SpinMeAround@aussie.zone 6 points 3 months ago

It might be worth calling and letting the plumber know that the RE has passed the charge to you - sometimes they charge crazy fees because they know they can. Total shit practice, but maybe it's worth a try?

[-] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 3 months ago

plumber is RE's brother in law*

I don't know this but knowing the ethical nature of RE's it would not surprise me

[-] StudChud@aussie.zone 1 points 3 months ago

Haha nah not this time. Definitely the case at my old Epping place, but not here. This plumber is from a company, seems rather large when I googled.

[-] StudChud@aussie.zone 1 points 3 months ago

I already paid it this morning and I cannot be bothered asking about it tbh. I could probably negotiate it down, but I just want it to be done and to focus on drying out the carpet and skirting board to assess repairs.

It's a $500 lesson to not freak out and check my own appliances before calling anyone lol!

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