One of the most important ways of avoiding problems is by keeping in contact and sorting out any problems as soon as they happen. If you can’t sort out the problem you have a few options to help resolve the issue.
Disputes process
Landlords and tenants have options for resolving disputes – self-resolution, FastTrack Resolution, mediation or Tenancy Tribunal hearings.
Breaches of the Act
When a tenant or landlord breaches the Residential Tenancies Act, it’s important for the person who’s affected to understand what can be done to put it right.
Self-resolution
Self-resolution means sorting out problems by talking to the other person. It can lead to a less stressful and more positive working relationship in the tenancy.
FastTrack Resolution
FastTrack Resolution is a quick way to confirm agreements reached between landlords and tenants.
Mediation
Mediation helps landlords and tenants talk about and solve their problems.
Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Tribunal can formalise what is agreed at mediation, or can make a ruling on an issue that can’t be resolved and issue an order that is legally binding on the parties involved in the dispute.
Enforcing decisions
After you’ve been to mediation and have agreed on a way to resolve an issue, or if you’ve been to a Tenancy Tribunal Hearing, it’s likely you’ll have a decision that you can enforce if needed.
Searching Tribunal orders
Find out about the Tenancy Tribunal orders online website which features Tenancy Tribunal orders.
If you would like me to expand on any point in this article please contact Dan on: dan@taurangarentals.co.nz or phone 07 571 1025
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