True housing in NZ is different to the EU
The general opinion is NZ’s tenancies are different from the EU (I would exclude England). Indeed, you rent in EU for life that means the tenant can move at any time, the ll must have a defined reason to exit a tenancy.
That works well because also the LL is protected and can enforce the law. Not so in NZ. The ll is on risk and the 90 days notice is not a protection from loss at all. LL can be ruined even before tenants move out. This forum offers plenty of examples.
The tenancy in Gemany e.g. is similar to owning an apartment. The BodyCorp (in this case the landlord) owns land and building and passes on related expenses to the tenant as rent. Garaging, central heating, electricity, water, council services, etc are individually charged to the occupant’s household. That is perfect and makes the ll's life easy.
Normally the tenant renovates before moving in and owns everything in this house (or flat). That might include lamps and fittings, wardrobes, kitchen, carpets, window dressings, etc. Because of related costs for renters they don't move often. That also limits damage claims if any to a minimum as tenants treat much better their own stuff. LLs have lower costs and less problems.
The price range for rentals starts from total empty to fully furnished and equipped – hard to compare with NZ’s housing. A averagel NZ house is compared to EU standards a rain shelter.
LLs have to qualify for a mortgage, sooner or later for a “red-green” WOF, why not tenants for a renter’s license?
The general opinion is NZ’s tenancies are different from the EU (I would exclude England). Indeed, you rent in EU for life that means the tenant can move at any time, the ll must have a defined reason to exit a tenancy.
That works well because also the LL is protected and can enforce the law. Not so in NZ. The ll is on risk and the 90 days notice is not a protection from loss at all. LL can be ruined even before tenants move out. This forum offers plenty of examples.
The tenancy in Gemany e.g. is similar to owning an apartment. The BodyCorp (in this case the landlord) owns land and building and passes on related expenses to the tenant as rent. Garaging, central heating, electricity, water, council services, etc are individually charged to the occupant’s household. That is perfect and makes the ll's life easy.
Normally the tenant renovates before moving in and owns everything in this house (or flat). That might include lamps and fittings, wardrobes, kitchen, carpets, window dressings, etc. Because of related costs for renters they don't move often. That also limits damage claims if any to a minimum as tenants treat much better their own stuff. LLs have lower costs and less problems.
The price range for rentals starts from total empty to fully furnished and equipped – hard to compare with NZ’s housing. A averagel NZ house is compared to EU standards a rain shelter.
LLs have to qualify for a mortgage, sooner or later for a “red-green” WOF, why not tenants for a renter’s license?
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