Once a tenancy has ended, you can apply for a bond refund. A bond is like a security deposit that tenants pay their landlord at the beginning of a tenancy.…
We hear a lot about tenants responsibilities, but what about tenants rights? Before signing your tenancy agreement, you should be aware of your rights, especially if problems arise with your…
November last year saw the Government announcing the proposed changes to the RTA. One of the key changes is encouraging a shift from fixed-term tenancies to periodic tenancy agreements. These…
Now that your tenancy is nearly at an end, its time to start thinking about your bond. Organising a bond refund is the first step after your final inspection, but…
If you are asking whether tenants are responsible for accidental damage, the answer last year would be different. However, new reforms in the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act say accidental or…
September 2018 showed New Zealand rent prices continue to soar. The Trade Me Rental Price Index calculated another 6.7 percent increase in NZ’s median rent, with Trade Me saying there were…
Being a first-time renter is exciting but there’s also a lot to know before you move-in to your first home. Use this checklist to make everything easier when renting in…
Sometimes situations change, and that can mean you need to move. If you own the property you’re living in, that’s all fine and dandy, but things can become a little more…