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There is no law that says you have to charge your tenants a bond, but it is highly recommended as it really is a kind of insurance for you as the landlord. If you do charge your tenants a bond there are specific requirements you must meet and your tenant must meet. The Bond Lodgement [...]

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Bond disputes can come about under many circumstances and even if a tenancy agreement has ended before the fixed term is up, in which case the tenancy tribunal has been involved, you can still have bond disputes. Under the Residential Tenancies Act there are provisions that allow the reduction or early termination of fixed term [...]

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A tenant bond is usually 4 weeks rent paid to the Landlord, who then deposits the money with the Department of Building and Housing. The bond is a way for the Landlord to have security that their tenants will keep the property in good order and pay their rent on time. When a tenancy ends [...]

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This article sets out the steps and conditions of claiming a bond refund, be it a full refund or partial refund. The process is simple and does not take too much time and can be done by either the landlord or tenant.

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Bond Guarantees Explained A bond guarantee is a commitment to pay the bond amount by a company or organization other than the individuals signing the bond. In the case of bond tenancies in New Zealand, a bond guarantee is an additional security for the landlord that he will not be cheated of his rent, or [...]

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When a tenant signs a tenancy agreement they are required to pay a security deposit – this is called a Bond. The bond is held by a third party and can be used at the end of the tenancy to pay repair costs or cover unpaid rent and of course can be paid back to [...]

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Tenant bond disputes are not uncommon, especially when the landlord-tenant relationship turns sour, due to neglect of the property by either party or money related issues.

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All tenancy agreements have a life span and as the come to their end you need to know how to close out the agreement. There is a set process for this, beginning with either the landlord or the tenant initiating the process, if both parties can agree to the terms, then the termination will be [...]

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Bond tenancies is a term used to define a tenancy agreement signed between a tenant and landlord and involves payment of a bond deposit as a security

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When a tenancy comes to an end either due to the end of the agreement or one the parties wants to end the agreement then the tenant must lodge forms with the Department of Building and Housing in order to get their bond back. If there is any disagreement between the tenant and the landlord [...]

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Under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2010 landlords and tenants have certain rights and protections when renting

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Recently there has been an amendment made to the Tenancies Act, that allows some flexibility to Landlords when it comes to tenancy bonds. The bond guarantee system makes renting a house cheaper for tenants and gives landlords more protection against tenancy damage and rental arrears. BondAssist is an example and is financial guarantee to the [...]

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Although not common tenancy disputes can happen from time to time and having solid tenancy agreements in place can avoid future disputes. But if you find yourself in a Tenancy Bond Dispute then you need to follow the Tenancy Bond Disputes tips for for resolution, these tips may head off the need to consult the [...]

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A Tenancy Bond is required to be paid by tenants when renting a property, the bond is a kind of insurance for the landlord against damage and rental income losses. The bond money is held independently by the Department of Building and Housing which holds the money in trust and both parties must follow protocols [...]

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A Bond Form is required to be filled out and signed by both the landlord and tenant when the payment of a bond is made on a rental property. The Landlord must then lodge the bond forms and money with the Department of Building and Housing within 23 days of receipt. At the end of [...]

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