Tenancy Tribunal Dispute

7 Ways To Resolve Tenancy Tribunal Disputes Faster

Handling a dispute with a tenant isn’t right up there on my list of favourite things to do. I’ve had some weird and wacky ones and some who were trying to take the piss but mostly disputes arise because the tenant (or the landlord) didn’t understand the way a tenancy is supposed to work. Here’s 7 ways you can try to resolve a tenancy dispute faster.

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Parent guarantors for teenage tenants

Parent guarantors for teenage tenants

In this article about a teenage tenant, Glenn Morris explains how having a parent act as Guarantor can save your bacon if anything goes wrong. The Residential Tenancies Act allows for a parent Guarantor in the recent amendments. The best way to achieve this is to add the parent in your tenancy agreement as a tenant. The DBH accepts this and it offers clear evidence of intention at the start of the tenancy.

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Property managers and the tenancy tribunal

Are you being cheated out of rent at mediation?

I have discovered after several years that not all mediators are equal. Some mediators have continued to base their decisions for years on beliefs that run contrary to the RTA despite evidence showing them the error of their ways. Glenn Morris explains how rent arrears relate to rent periods when it comes to the tenancy mediation.

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Multiple Income Property Investment

Multiple Income Investment Property for Sale

This property is for sale with multiple options for living or investment. It would make a perfect home for extended family or a home business and there are several different options for property investment including subdivision, short term accommodation and holding as long term rentals.

For more details on this property, click here

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Swimming Pool

How to paint a concrete swimming pool

Painting a concrete swimming pool isn’t a quick “sand it down and slap it on” kind of job! It takes time and no small amount of coordination with the tenant.

Like any kind of painting job, preparation is key and getting it wrong can be expensive and time consuming. There is a process that needs to be followed and safety equipment is essential..

This guide will assist you in getting the best results if you choose to do it yourself

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Open fireplaces: Safe and Cosy or Old and Dangerous?

Open fireplaces: Safe and Cosy or Old and Dangerous?

Open fire places are found in many pre-80’s rental properties in New Zealand.

It’s important to check that your fireplace is safe. If it’s not used, you should make sure that it’s clear to the tenant that fires shouldn’t be lit in it and consider how best to heat your rental property safely and effectively.

This article explains a few of the things you should take into account to make sure you’re getting the best and safest heating for your rental.

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