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Landlord’s paradise: Even after the law changes, NZ still sucks for renters

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Jacinda Ardern was called an enemy of landlords and a threat to tenants after a series of changes to New Zealand’s rental law. Justin Giovannetti contrasts the law for renters here with that of his native Canada. “Our national sport is real estate.” I’ve heard some version of that phrase over a dozen times since … Read more

What a landlord can and can’t ask you

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What is your landlord entitled to ask you? According to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner, a lot less than you think, reports Dan Satherley for Newshub. Next time you’re looking at a rental and the property manager asks to see a bank statement, feel free to decline. It’s one of several questions that are … Read more