Iconic music venue to close after alleged water bill stoush
A popular live music venue has closed after a dispute over a leaking urinal led to a stoush between the tenant and landlord.
Dive owner Michael McLeod confirmed in a statement to Stuff the closure of the live music venue, which he had operated for nearly 6 years, after a series of disputes with his landlord.
The landlord, Chris James, did not respond to a request for comment.
It appears a major sticking point between the parties was a $7000 water rates’ bill, which McLeod claims was seven times the usual annual amount.
Read the full story from reporter Hamish McNeilly here.
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81.8% Yes
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15.5% No
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4.9% Second half of November
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43.8% 1st December
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17.1% A week before Christmas
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33% Whenever you wish
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