Mick’s Story
Mick explains some of the stigma’s related to being a male that is affected by FDV.
Mick explains some of the stigma’s related to being a male that is affected by FDV.
Mick’s violent ex-partner was no longer living with him at the rental home they previously shared. However, she still had a key. She would enter the property when he wasn’t there and go through his things and also move items around.
Mick approached his property manager and asked to change the locks. He explained that his ex was “messing with his head” by re-entering the property and he didn’t feel safe. The property manager told Mick to “toughen up”.
Mick came to Consumer Protection and we negotiated with the property manager to ask the landlord if the locks could be changed for family violence reasons, especially in light of the new laws coming soon. Under the new laws Mick would not have to ask for permission to change the locks and would just need to provide a copy of the key to his property manager / landlord within seven (7) days.
Please note the individuals name has been changed to protect the person’s identity.
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