Hi There.
              We have heard back from the Ministry,concerning the $50 pre-occupation bond being charged by Redex Properties.They are not going to get invloved on the issue they got back to me stating they have been in touch with Redex,but would not give any details of what was said,sometimes it makes if they did get in touch with Redex as they give no information at all.The Manawatu Tenants Union has written to Campbell Live and Fair Go to see if they are at all interested on this issue,as we belive it has the possibility of becoming normal business practice in the rental accommodation sector.We will keep you posted on the outcomes.

An interesting fact has come to light,is the introduction of a Pre-occupation bond by a real estate company called Redex Properties,this bond is set at $50.The Manawatu Tenants Union is of the opinion that this bond is unlawful and we have in contact with Ministry officals in Wellington,and they stated they will start an investigation into this practice.It costs around $2000 to secure a rental property and this unlawful bond is just another barrier for tenants already struggling to get a home.

If you know of anyone dealing with Redex and have paid the extra $50 bond we would like to hear from them their privacy will be  protected,but we need to hear from tenants would have had to pay this bond.

Dont forget to tune into Flatting Today on Access Manawatu on every second Tuesday at  11.30 starting from Oct.8th.