The Ninety day notice expires… and your tenant is still residing at the property?
Recently we issued a 90 day notice to a tenant who we had inherited with a new property. The tenants rent was in arrears, they disturbed their neighbours with loud parties and police were regular visitors because of their ‘associates’.
The notice period expired and the tenant did not vacate. Our next step was to make an application to the Tenancy Tribunal to gain possession of the property. This was achieved with the help of the bailiffs and our loyal locksmith John. We needed to allow further access to allow her to remove her belongings. This was not easy as she had no money and nowhere to go.
Eventually the police became involved and she was trespassed when she returned fueled by either drugs or alcohol threatening the landlord and a tradesperson. Disposal of goods is a long involved process, fortunately we were able to deliver her belongings to her friend’s house and finally we had a vacant house.
As a Landlord, are you up to date with the changes? August 27th 2019 saw new Tenancy Legislation come in to play, these include: Unlawful Residential Premises: This amendment tightens the law for holding Landlords accountable for renting out unsuitable properties. The act has strengthened the definition of “Residential … Read more
New Healthy Homes Standard Rolls out in NZ. This means all rental properties must be up to standard by 1st July 2021. HEATING: All rental properties must have one or more fixed heaters, which can directly heat the main living room to at least 18°C and can maintain this … Read more