Since she is exhibiting what I would call "attacking" behavior ... this could wind up costing you lots of money if you allow this to continue.    

Also, we live in NC, not Australia-- not sure how that got there!

It's actually how many mortgages are structured in Australia.

;-)I realize that property prices in Singapore, and many other markets around the world (UK, Australia, etc) are very high.

Only time I had issues was luckily in Australia when the company wasn't paying the rent on time and I was able to communicate with the property manager easily and sort things out between my company people in Israel. 

@Anthony Wick I'm from Australia and I use my foreign language gibberish to my benefit.

I am truly amazed at the generosity and kindness that so many of you have exhibited with your thoughtful replies.

@Ed McIver Australia charges weekly rent and it works well for them.

Joe and Julie understand and accept these terms, knowing that Tom would have lost the opportunity to rent to a family dependent on the school year, and/or because weather could impede his ability to find ideal tenants, if they choose not to enter into a lease on the property.The lease to be signed on October 1, 2016, is attached to this document as Exhibit A.Everybody signs, and they initial that they received a copy of the lease.For what it's worth, that's how I'd do it. :-)

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