In the case of a fixed-term contract of 20 years or more, lenders may delete or modify the terms of the standard contract, except for the following conditions: a lessor must keep a copy of a written agreement and any changes on paper or electronic form at least two years after the end of the lease. The tenant must cancel at least 21 days in writing (244.5 KB PDF) or one month in writing if the rent is paid monthly. The owner may agree to accept less than the required notification. This agreement should be written down. A number of leases are not covered by the law. The law does not apply to residents: The details of a rental agreement can only be changed if: Check the premises and complete the report carefully. The report is used as evidence if the lessor/agent challenges the return of your obligation at the end of the lease. It`s also a good idea to take pictures at the beginning (and end) of the lease and keep them in a safe place. An owner must submit the lease in writing. If this is not the case, then during the first 6 months of the lease, they cannot increase the rent and cannot terminate the lease without a legal reason. If the tenant does not sign the contract, the lessor or broker may retain the security deposit unless the tenant has not signed the contract because the lessor or broker has not informed him of “essential facts” or made a false or misleading presentation.
A lessor should ensure that all of the agent`s responsibilities are clearly defined in the agency agreement. At the time of signing the contract, the landlord must inform the tenant of the following: If you are disabled, your landlord may be obliged to change the lease if a term of contract means that you are in a worse situation than that of a person without your disability. If you feel that your rental agreement may contain abusive conditions, you can go to your nearest citizen council. There are obligations that you and your landlord have that are not stipulated in the contract, but are set by law and are incorporated into all leases. These terms are part of the contract, even if they have not been explicitly agreed between you and your landlord. Regardless of who manages the property, the owners remain liable under the right of rental. The legal rights vary depending on the type of lease. Some leases are not covered by the law, including: an oral agreement may also be amended. The change will usually also be verbal.
In the event of a dispute, proof of the change can be provided if: After signing, the lessor must give a copy to the tenant. This should be done before the change takes effect. Both parties should attach this copy to their copy of the lease. The landlord can notify a tenant of written notice (258.8 KB PDF) if they wish to renew a fixed-term lease. A new lease is another option. The rent can be increased with both options if there has been no increase in the last 12 months. A landlord or broker must complete a status report before a tenant moves in. You must send the tenant two paper copies or an electronic copy before or at the time of signing. We can provide information on rights and obligations under the Housing Act. If your question is not covered by the above information, you can contact us using the details below. Have you filled out and signed your loan repayment form? Scan and send an email to bonds@tenancy.govt.nz.
The contract may also contain information about your landlord`s repair obligations.
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