Request for rental reduction

Here is a copy of the letter requesting a reduction in our rental costs.

"As you are aware we (tenants of the above mentioned property) have been involved in the methane leak from the Stevensons Rd Landfill. Since the notification that the property we were renting was at risk of being exposed to methane and carbon dioxide we have spent time vacating the property and returned only due to the distress of our children and being unable to locate more suitable accommodation.

The current situation prevents us from experiencing quite enjoyment of the property. We have 2 methane monitors in the house, one that beeps every 30 seconds, CFA entering to check for methane levels and alarm monitoring people attending to download data on at least a weekly basis, along with regular community safety meetings to enable us to assess if the safety of our family.

Given the changes in which we find ourselves, we are requesting a reduction in the rental costs for the above property. We understand that you were unaware of this situation when renting the property to us, however we have no other means of recompense available to us.

If you could advise your consideration of our request, that would be greatly appreciated."