242 days ago

Important changes to Tenancy notice periods

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Here are some important points to note for changes to Tenancies:
• A tenant can now end their periodic tenancy with just 21 days' notice, down from the previous 28 days

• A landlord can terminate a periodic tenancy by providing the tenant with 90 days' notice without needing to give a reason. This is referred to as a 'no cause' termination, whereas previously, a lawful reason was required

• A landlord can give 42 days' notice to end a tenancy if they or a family
member needs to occupy the property, or if the property is being sold and vacant possession is necessary. This is a change from the previous notice periods of 63 and 90 days, respectively

• Fixed-term tenancies will automatically convert to periodic tenancies once the term expires, unless they are ended, extended, or renewed. For fixed-term tenancies concluding on or after 1 May 2025, either the landlord or tenant can terminate the fixed-term tenancy without providing a reason by giving notice between 90 and 21 days before the fixed term concludes, whereas previously only the tenant could do so

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6 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 77.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    77.9% Complete
  • 22.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    22.1% Complete
371 votes
5 days ago

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