TENANCY
"This is the second of a series of monthly posts. This one is about “Tenancy”.
According to a June 2022 Stats NZ report, 1 in 4 households that were renting, spent more than 40% of their disposable income on housing costs. For this reason, rent can significantly impact your household budget (refer our January "Budgeting" post).
This link provides information about "Tenants' rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 - www.cab.org.nz....
This link is about "What should be in a tenancy agreement" - www.cab.org.nz...
This link is about "Kinds of renting situations not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act - www.cab.org.nz...
This link is about "What should be in a boarding house agreement" - www.cab.org.nz...
This link is about "What rights & obligations do I have as a private boarder under the Residential Tenancies Act" - www.cab.org.nz...
This link is about "What are my obligations as a flatmate". You will also find a link to a flatting/house sharing agreement template - www.cab.org.nz...
PLEASE NOTE: Changes to the Tenancies Act are pending. For this reason, we suggest you give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Email us on farnorth@cab.org.nz. Or visit us at 6 Cobham Rd., Procter Library Building, Kerikeri (across the road from the Kerikeri Fire Station). Open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. & Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m."
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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68.8% Yes
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27.8% No
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3.4% Other - I'll share below
Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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24% Yes
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75.2% No
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
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