Saying goodbye to no cause terminations is a very real possibility reading over the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill. A Bill that aims to modernise the 1986 Residential Tenancies Act, this…
It’s time to talk about the Tenancy Tribunal for Kiwi tenants who are wondering where to go when their landlord isn’t meeting their obligations. The Tenancy Tribunal is essentially where…
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.…
Regular house inspections are vital to ensure that your tenants are looking after your property. But, how often should you do these? And, is the work involved in a routine…
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 had to choose between KFC or your next rental – what would it be? With buckets full of KFC advertising gracing billboards and TV intermissions during the holiday…
You’ve sorted through the pre-tenancy applications and you’ve chosen your preferred tenant; now is the time to do a reference check. A reference check is your chance to ask questions…
According to section 40 of the Residential Tenancies Act, the tenant must “leave the premises in a reasonably clean and reasonably tidy condition” when vacating the property at the end…
