Tenant destroyed Whangaparāoa house, costing landlord $47k in repairs
Kia ora neighbours, A tenant of a Hibiscus Coast property in north Auckland caused $47,000 worth of damage to the rental, leaving the landlord to foot the bill.
Clinton De Marcy Chelin had rented the property on Whangaparāoa Rd, from Barfoot & Thompson’s Whangaparāoa branch.
During Chelin’s time living at the property he deliberately vandalised and destroyed every wall in the house, which led Barfoot & Thompson to take action through the tenancy tribunal.
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Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
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91.5% Yes
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8.1% No
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Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
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Vintage Motorcycles at Heritage Park, Whangarei on Saturday 18th May 8.30am - 10.00am
Rarely seen motorcycles, so come along to view 60 vintage & classic motorcycles as riders get ready for the Nortland Vintage Car Club's annual motorcycle rally.
See Harley Davison, Vincents, Norton, BSA, Triumph, Matchless, Velocette, Suzuki, Yamaha and many more.
The bikes will be at NVCC's clubrooms at Heritage Park (Kiwi North), Gate 2 494 SH 14, Maunu.