How long does it take to get your bond back from tenancy tribunal?

Either the landlord or the tenant can send the completed and signed form to Tenancy Services. It is currently taking up to 5 working days to refund a bond when a fully completed form is received.

How long does a landlord have to return bond NZ?

If the tenant and the landlord can’t agree, the tenant can still submit the completed bond refund form and then the landlord will have 10 days to object to the return of the bond (s 22A RTA). If the landlord objects then the matter will normally go to the Tenancy Tribunal (s 22B RTA).

Do landlords have to provide cooking facilities?

Where a property is specifically advertised as unfurnished, Landlords aren’t obligated to provide white goods when renting out their properties but must provide the necessary connections for a tenant to install appliances including cooking facilities.

What if my landlord hasn’t lodged my bond refund?

If the landlord does not do this they are committing an unlawful act and could be required to pay a penalty . They also must give you a receipt for the bond money.

Can a landlord keep my bond?

Your landlord or letting agent can only take money from your deposit if there’s a good reason. For example, they can usually take money off if: you owe rent. you’ve damaged the property – this could be something like a spill on the carpet or a mark on the wall where you’ve hung a picture.

Is a landlord responsible for the cooker?

If your landlord has supplied an appliance such as a cooker or a washing machine that was working as the beginning of the tenancy, they have a responsibility to repair or replace it if it breaks down, unless this is the result of your negligence.

Does unfurnished include cooker?

Landlords don’t have to provide a cooker or a microwave in an unfurnished house.

How do I find out if my landlord has lodged my bond?

At the start of a tenancy

1. contact your landlord to check the bond has been lodged (if you don’t receive a letter within six weeks confirming your bond has been lodged)
2. budget for the bond being four weeks’ rent (although it might be less).

On what grounds can a landlord withhold deposit?

Your landlord can make reasonable deductions from the deposit if:

• you’ve damaged the property.
• you owe money for rent, utility bills or other charges.
• items are missing.
• you haven’t cleaned the property.
• you left before the end of your tenancy.

Is a landlord responsible for a fridge freezer?

Landlord Responsibilities You as a landlord are one hundred percent responsible for fixing any appliances which break down as a result of mechanical fault. When it comes to food, no, that’s not your responsibility in the slightest. Content insurance on the house will usually cover the contents of a freezer.

Is it landlord’s responsibility to provide a cooker?

What can be deducted from bond?

If there’s a claim against the bond

• unpaid rent.
• repairing damage to the property that is beyond reasonable wear and tear.
• unpaid water usage charges.
• any fees from breaking the lease early.
• the cost of cleaning if the property wasn’t cleaned.
• the cost of having the locks changed if keys weren’t returned.