Here’s a question from Don, ‘My tenant and I signed a tenancy agreement, and he paid one week’s rent in advance, but the day before moving in, he...
Tag - Termination
A question recently came up in our Facebook group from Brian: “I can see on the RTA (section 44A) that landlords can charge for ‘any expenses reasonably...
This question is from Nic (paraphrased to suit this format): If I serve a 90/63 day notice under s51, can my tenant return serve a 28-day notice to bring...
This question is from a tenant (paraphrased to suit this format): I rent from my grandparents who also live at the property. My grandfather has uninvited me to...
 This week’s question comes from Rob (paraphrased):  I want to sell a property that is currently subject to a fixed-term tenancy (term expiring 22nd...
 Re: Atkinson v Monarch Realty Ltd [2020] NZTT Hamilton 4279083  Facts 5th July 2020 – Leak discovered at the property due to lack of maintenance 11th...
 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 longer as...
Now that the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 has been passed and is set to be fully implemented by 11 February 2021, we speak to seasoned property...
 This week’s question comes from Kam re termination under 218-1 (paraphrased): If the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill becomes law, would landlords...
As investors grapple with the economic effects of COVID-19, some may consider deleveraging by selling off a few under-performing properties. If these...
 This week’s question comes from Barry re the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (paraphrased): What is the National Party’s position on...
Sandra has a problem. Sandra and her husband Terry live in a small house down a private right-of-way. They have been there for a few years, and like the...
