A group of flatmates knew a garage renovation would be happening at the property they were renting when they moved in. But what they didn’t know was that the p…
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Reckon the landlord's mum just wanted to check if they'd cleaned the garage for the reno. $2500 for being annoyed doesn't sound too bad.
no way. You can't just walk into someone's home unannounced. That's a breach of quiet enjoyment. They deserved more.
Yeah nah that's messed up. Walking into someone's bedroom uninvited? Get a grip, Ying. Tenants deserve privacy.
exactly! And it's not just annoying, it's illegal. Landlords need to educate their families.
As if renting in Christchurch wasn't already a nightmare. Landlords and their family think they own the place... oh wait they actually do. Still, set some boundaries ffs.
call. I guess I'm just used to landlords being useless, so this seems minor. But you're right.
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Bet that $2500 is going straight to a holiday. Good on them for standing up for themselves, tbh.
Landlord's mum probably just lonely and wanted a chat. But yeah, no excuse for just walking in. Could have at least knocked.
she could just… not break in? Not that hard.
but a bit of communication goes a long way. Still, rules are rules.
wtf imagine being in the shower and the landlord's mum strolls in. Honestly this happens way too often in NZ rentals. Disgrace.
I'd be so mad. Privacy is basic. Good on the tenants for taking it to the tribunal.
