In The Know - Property Management
26 June 2019
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Translated Tenancy Information
REINZ is working alongside MBIE and will be offering members their updates on a monthly basis. This week, they update us on translated tenancy information.
Did you know that there are guides about renting and insulation requirements available in different languages?
MBIE have translated versions of 'Short Guide to Renting' and 'Renting and You' which are available at the bottom of this page.
They also have Insulation Information which can be viewed in 15 different languages.
In the coming months, they will be working on making this information easier for non-English speakers to access.
Case Update: Verbal tenancy agreement enforceable or not?
The landlord in this case applied for rent arrears and termination of the tenancy.
Facts:
The landlord and the tenant had no written tenancy agreement between them. Rent was in arrears for over 21 days. The tenant vacated the property however, the landlord did not know which date the tenant actually vacated the property and keys were not returned.
Law:
Under section 13 of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act), tenancy agreements must be in writing and the landlord must provide a copy to the tenant. The Act applies even if a tenancy agreement is not in writing, as per section 13C of the Act.
Section 55(1)(a) of the Act denotes that if rent is in arrears by at least 21 days, the Tenancy Tribunal can make an order terminating the tenancy.
Finding:
The Tribunal acknowledged that there was no written tenancy agreement between the two parties and therefore, was required to determine whether the tenant was aware of their obligations under the Act.
The Tribunal found that based on communications (email) between the landlord and tenant, the tenancy began on 9 January 2019 and as a result, the tenant was aware of their obligations by way of a verbal tenancy agreement.
The tenancy was also terminated.
You can find the full decision here.
Christchurch Workshop: Understanding Resilience
Tuesday 9 July, The Tannery, Christchurch
As a Property Manager, do you sometimes feel STRESSED, TIME-PRESSURED and UNDER THE PUMP? Then this workshop is for you!
By understanding resilience you can become better informed about, and aware of, how to cope with the pressures of working life.
NV = 2 hours
2019 RPM Conference - Thriving in Changing Times
Friday 2 August, Hilton Hotel Auckland
This not-to-be missed Property Management Conference is hosted by Simon McKinney and filled with a great line-up of speakers such as Lisa O’Neill, Dr Annette Beautrais, Steve Watson, Lisa Gerrard and Sheree Nicholas.
Breakout sessions will be available for Property Managers and Business Owners.
Registration includes Cocktail Networking Drinks where the winner of the ‘2019 Recognition of Contribution to the Property Management Industry’ will be announced.
REINZ Residential Rental Review - May 2019
The May REINZ Residential Rental Review is now available here.
