We generally understand and talk about bonds as security deposits; on the one hand, they give a landlord the peace of mind to rent to a stranger and...
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In an $11,476.87 order made against the tenant, Kieran Jie-Wei Cheng, that in part, penalised him for damaging the premises, the Tribunal clearly...
This week’s question comes from Rob (paraphrased): I want to sell a property that is currently subject to a fixed-term tenancy (term...
Re: Whether a landlord is liable for breaching the quiet enjoyment of one tenant for failing to enforce the terms of the tenancy agreement against a...
This week’s question comes from Joss: What rent premiums are landlords typically applying to addressed increased risks associated with the...
This week’s question comes from Cliff: My property is not yet fully HHS compliant, how should I fill in the compliance date on the HHS...
An example of how the Tenancy Tribunal weighs up a landlord’s and a tenant’s respective hardship in determining the merits of an application for...
This week’s question comes from Irene B and the answer is kindly provided by Amanda Watt of Shortland Chartered Accountants. The answer is...
Landlords seeking compensation for damages caused by tenants should take care to prove the cause, not just the consequences, of the damage as VNG...
From time to time, investors almost flippantly assume that any expenses incurred improving the property can be directly recouped from the tenant by...
Thinking back to the start of 2020, nobody could have anticipated what was about to playout for the economy or the property market. But after a lot...
When it comes to mortgage lending, in many circumstances it comes down to deposits/equity and your ability to meet loan affordability criteria...
If retirement is right around the corner for you, you might be thinking that it is too late for you to start investing in property, and you might...
Re: Atkinson v Monarch Realty Ltd [2020] NZTT Hamilton 4279083 Facts 5th July 2020 – Leak discovered at the property due to lack of...
There are lots of options available when looking to invest in residential property and one consideration is whether to buy an existing property or...
This week’s question comes from Maggie: I issued a 90-day notice for termination on 5th November. The tenants have asked if they can stay...
