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    • There was no ‘tenant tax’
      • In tonight’s leaders debate, the Prime Minister reiterated his claim that reintroducing interest deductibility for landlords had kept rent increases down. Let’s be clear, he cannot substantiate this claim. There is no published evidence that the savings for landlords from reintroducing this perk have been passed on to renters. In fact, the evidence suggests that... More → The post There was no ‘tenant tax’ appeared first on Renters United.

    • Bond refund process shows how much the system favours landlords
      • Over the last month-and-a-half, I have had the great displeasure of going through Tenancy Services’ new “faster and easier” bond refund process. It resolved as I was writing this, taking nearly two months from my landlord initiating the process to me actually receiving my bond. The delay was excruciating, but led me to reflect on... More → The post Bond refund process shows how much the system favours landlords appeared first on Renters United.

    • Renters United Submission on the Residential Tenancies (Registration of Boarding House Landlords) Amendment Bill
      • Today Renters United submitted to the Social Services and Community select committee in support of the Renters United Submission on the Residential Tenancies (Registration of Boarding House Landlords) Amendment Bill. Our full written submission is available here, and you can watch our in-person presentation below: Renters United are firm believers in the need to increase... More → The post Renters United Submission on the Residential Tenancies (Registration of Boarding House Landlords) Amendment Bill appeared first on Renters United.

    • It’s Time For A Better Future for Renters!
      • New data shows conditions for renters are still dire, but Renters United has a plan to fix it. The Aotearoa Renters’ Survey (released today by Renters United and Action Station) surveyed more than 3000 renters across Aotearoa, and shows renters are still doing it tough. “The findings paint a picture of a broken rental system... More → The post It’s Time For A Better Future for Renters! appeared first on Renters United.

    • Tenancy Tribunal Working Against Renters In Need
      • Sad news from RNZ a few weeks ago, showing Kāinga Ora is taking between 5000 and 6000 cases a year to the Tenancy Tribunal. You might not be aware, but the Tenancy Tribunal is funded through interest generated from bonds paid by renters. Yet the vast majority of cases (over 80%!) are brought to the... More → The post Tenancy Tribunal Working Against Renters In Need appeared first on Renters United.

    • AI use at the Tenancy Tribunal a sign of a broken system
      • There have been a number of stories in the news recently in which property managers claimed they had seen an increase in renters using AI to support them at the Tenancy Tribunal. The stories framed this as a bad thing, complaining that renters are getting incorrect information and wasting property managers’ and the tribunals time.... More → The post AI use at the Tenancy Tribunal a sign of a broken system appeared first on Renters United.

    • Kia kaha Pōneke
      • We are reaching out with some information for renters in Pōneke and surrounding areas affected by flooding. We hope you, your friends and whanau are safe. If you are outside of Wellington, please pass this onto those you know who rent in Wellington. We know there will be many renters out there whose rentals have... More → The post Kia kaha Pōneke appeared first on Renters United.

    • Government MPs 10x more likely to be landlords than general population
      • Recently released documents show that 28% of MPs in the Coalition Government own rental or investment properties, compared with an estimated 2.8% of the adult population. The figures from the 2024 Register of Pecuniary Interests come as the Government plans to reintroduce 90-day no-cause evictions, a move that would financially benefit landlords by allowing them... More → The post Government MPs 10x more likely to be landlords than general population appeared first on Renters United.

    • New Zealand back on track to homelessness
      • Renters United has launched their campaign against ‘no-cause evictions’ claiming the reintroduction of no cause evictions will lead to worse health, education, and economic outcomes for renters. The Coalition Government is planning to reintroduce 90 day no-cause evictions, which would allow landlords to kick renters out without having to provide a reason. “No cause evictions... More → The post New Zealand back on track to homelessness appeared first on Renters United.

    • 500,000-strong coalition releases election scorecards
      • A new coalition has launched election scorecards, assessing the ability of the major parties to respond to the social and environmental crises facing Aotearoa. Te Pāti Maori and the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand were the only parties to commit to almost all of the policy asks. The Labour Party supported some of the... More → The post 500,000-strong coalition releases election scorecards appeared first on Renters United.

    • Renters organisation warns of tenant tracking service
      • Today Renters United has warned its members of a new service launched by illion Tenancy that allows landlords to be notified if their tenant moves, or attempts to move, properties. President of Renters United, Geordie Rogers, said “The Address Alert service recently announced by illion can only be summarised as an invasion of renter’s privacy and a short step... More → The post Renters organisation warns of tenant tracking service appeared first on Renters United.

    • Kia kaha Tāmaki Makaurau
      • We are reaching out with some information for renters in Tāmaki Makaurau and surrounding areas affected by flooding. We hope you, your friends and whanau are safe. Road on for more info The post Kia kaha Tāmaki Makaurau appeared first on Renters United.

    • And so it begins. Property Manager Regulation is on its way!
      • We’ve had another big month here at Renters United! We’ve started work on our next campaign for Property Manager Regulation and we published our open letter to Trade Me. Read on to see how it went, and how you can get involved! The post And so it begins. Property Manager Regulation is on its way! appeared first on Renters United!.

    • And so it begins. Property Manager Regulation is on its way!
      • We’ve had another big month here at Renters United! We’ve started work on our next campaign for Property Manager Regulation and we published our open letter to Trade Me. Read on to see how it went, and how you can get involved! The post And so it begins. Property Manager Regulation is on its way! appeared first on Renters United.

    • Trade me “comfortable profiting from a human rights crisis” according to community organisations
      • Today Renters United alongside 11 other organisations including the Child Poverty Action Group, the Manawatu Tenants Union, and New Zealand Union of Students’ Associations have sent an open letter to Trade Me demanding they take action to stop illegal rental property listings running rampant on their website. The letter comes after months of documented cases... More → The post Trade me “comfortable profiting from a human rights crisis” according to community organisations appeared first on Renters United!.

    • Trade me “comfortable profiting from a human rights crisis” according to community organisations
      • Today Renters United alongside 11 other organisations including the Child Poverty Action Group, the Manawatu Tenants Union, and New Zealand Union of Students' Associations have sent an open letter to Trade Me demanding they take action to stop illegal rental property listings running rampant on their website. The post Trade me “comfortable profiting from a human rights crisis” according to community organisations appeared first on Renters United!.

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