QLD Advice on how to get my bond back

[Annies]

I am an international student in Australia.
I rented a room from an indian guy, paid 3weeks bond but i didn't sign an agreement.

I stayed for 2months during which i gave him 2weeks notice i was leaving. he promised to pay me back within 2 weeks.. its been 6weeks now, i havent gotten the money.. he doesnt pick my calls nor respond my text.
any advice on how to go about this pls (getting my refund)?

 

[Rob Legat - SBPL]

By law all residential rental bonds in Queensland must be paid to the Residential Tenancies Authority. It's an offence not to do so. He's also out of luck not using a compliant agreement.

Contact the Residential Tenancies Authority on 1300 366 311 and talk to someone there. They're generally very helpful.

 

[Annies]

By law all residential rental bonds in Queensland must be paid to the Residential Tenancies Authority. It's an offence not to do so. He's also out of luck not using a compliant agreement.

Contact the Residential Tenancies Authority on 1300 366 311 and talk to someone there. They're generally very helpful.

i'll call immediately.
Thanks much for the information

 

[Clancy]

Just a heads up....

Did he ask you for the bond in cash? If yes, then he is going to say you were a boarder and deny you paid any bond. Then it is your word against his - still, no reason not to follow Rob Legals advice above.

 

[Annies]

Just a heads up....

Did he ask you for the bond in cash? If yes, then he is going to say you were a boarder and deny you paid any bond. Then it is your word against his - still, no reason not to follow Rob Legals advice above.

No. I transferred to his account.
And i wrote it in the description what the money was for

 

[Clancy]

No. I transferred to his account.
And i wrote it in the description what the money was for

Very good! Your pretty solid with your case then.