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13-Oct-2020
Claiming meth testing cost from the tenant
The recent publication of Brooking v Imrie [2020] NZTT Timaru 4216438 gives some insight, albeit sketchy, into what the Tribunal looks for when ordering a tenant to compensate the landlord for meth testing. The facts This is a cross-application case concerning a periodic tenancy from July 2017 to October 2019. The circumstance of the tenant’s exit was somewhat unusual. The ... read more
10-Aug-2020
Can I ask if a tenant has ever stayed at the Women's Refuge?
Question from Ann: Can I ask a tenant applicant whether he/she has ever stayed at the Women's Refuge? No. We see this as contravening privacy principle 1 of the Privacy Act being that the only personal information a landlord can collect during the application stage has to be information that is necessary for the landlord to determine whether to grant to or withhold the tenancy from the... read more
04-Aug-2020
Louise Benson: How to vet and on-board a first-time renter
Most of us have been tenants at some stage in our lives, but there was always that first time. As property managers, working with first-timers requires flexibility and sometimes, creativity. When an application has been received by someone completely new to renting this can prove challenging. We may only have the applicant’s parents or a disgruntled ex... read more
25-Jun-2020
218-1 Delayed: A stay, not a pardon
An update on 218-1 The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill: the deadline for the Social Services and Community Select Committee to report back to Parliament has been pushed out from late June to 13th July. We look at what this means for landlords and where to from here in terms of our collective lobbying efforts. Background On the first week of the lockdown, the Ministry of ... read more
24-Jun-2020
Shhh! Heat pump breaches quiet enjoyment?
An APIA members’ recent endeavour to comply with the HHS heating standards brought a couple of issues to the forefront that are worth unpacking here. Her experience in brief: She owns a block of three adjoining flats and made inquiries with a heat pump installer (with whom she has an existing working relationship with) about putting heat pumps into all three units. The installer assessed ... read more
17-Jun-2020
HHS Heat pumps: A Q&A with Tim Fawdray
Given predictable increase in activities in the heat pump market (the season, HHS compliance deadline and the lockdown being behind us 🤞🏻), we've gotten together with Tim Fawdray, Managing Director of Varcoe, to tackle some of the common issues landlords face when purchasing a heat pump: Q. The heating assessment tool is only telling insofar as what the required heating capacity is for a ... read more
16-Jun-2020
COVID-19: Freeze on rent increases explained
Based on the number of inquiries we have received concerning the temporary rules for rent increases (under the COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Amendment Act), this FAQ feels appropriate: What is being frozen? Rent increases not rents. Landlords are prohibited from increasing rents during the freeze period. What is not being frozen? Rents and rent increase notice... read more
19-May-2020
COVID-19 termination rules recap & a reminder for would-be vendors
As investors grapple with the economic effects of COVID-19, some may consider deleveraging by selling off a few under-performing properties. If these properties have tenants in situ then it is advisable for would-be vendors to be well aware of the new tenancy termination rules and plan well in advance. Tenancy termination during COVID-19 We specifically refer to the rules und... read more
14-Apr-2020
COVID-19: How to stay positive and think clearly during a stressful time
You have heard it all already. COVID-19 has radically shaped the course of nearly all industries. Rents are falling. Governments worldwide are imposing rent freezes, mortgage freezes - the list goes on. Let’s grapple with the truth; this is a hard time for everyone. The hard work and efforts ploughed into establishing your property portfolio may seem fruitless in the current financial clima... read moreRecent Posts
- Don't take legal advice from RE agents
- Claiming meth testing cost from the tenant
- Can tenant be reimbursed for piped water when the water tank fails?
- Can HHS ventilation ducting be merged?
- HHS heating to be installed right now?
- Is GST payable on all the properties held by a trading entity?
- All for the kids
- Ryan Smuts: I own a Kiwibuild, how do I make a start at investing in property?
- RTAA2020 - the thereafter
- Debbie Roberts: You totally don't need a 6-figure income to invest in property
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