Hi There.
Changes to social housing is all set to take place on 14 th April 2014. If you are a HNZ tenant or on their waiting list they will be in touch with you by letter about the changes and how they will impact on your tenancy.
The main change is that MSD the Ministry of of Social Development will be taking over from HNZ and they will be handling all applications and will be doing the assessments for those seeking state housing.
Income-related rents for state house tenants will now be extended to those registered non government and community housing providers.
On that date 14th April you will see tenancy reviews introduced to all state house tenants,I belive that pensioner and special needs housing will not be effected by the introduction of these reviews.Its the usual spin to make sure that those with the greatest need, get priority so nothing changes there,however they will still be reviewed to see if their circumstances have changed.. This will see a downsizing of HNZ staff members but it is hoped that they will be offered the opportunity to work at MSD as they have a lot of knowledge on how the housing system works.
We will be keeping an eye on the new system and how it is working for tenants.
Manawatu Tenants Union
Hi There .
Have been picking up a few calls concerning tenants dogs. Private landlords usually are not keen on tenants having dogs,so if it is written in your tenancy agreement No Pets do not get one. If you do the landlord can take you to the tenancy tribunal seeking your eviction that you broke the tenancy agreement.Talk to your landlord if you are thing of getting a dog and if they agree to your request,get it in writing not just verbal.
Housing New Zealand also have a dog policy.But there is a lot more give and take, it all depends on the circumstances of the tenant whither they are blind or some other disability or a mental health issue and a pet dog is good for their well-being.
Just make sure you ask.The reasons for not allowing dogs are that they make a mess in the house and cause problems and make a mess in the garden etc..
Have been picking up a few calls concerning tenants dogs. Private landlords usually are not keen on tenants having dogs,so if it is written in your tenancy agreement No Pets do not get one. If you do the landlord can take you to the tenancy tribunal seeking your eviction that you broke the tenancy agreement.Talk to your landlord if you are thing of getting a dog and if they agree to your request,get it in writing not just verbal.
Housing New Zealand also have a dog policy.But there is a lot more give and take, it all depends on the circumstances of the tenant whither they are blind or some other disability or a mental health issue and a pet dog is good for their well-being.
Just make sure you ask.The reasons for not allowing dogs are that they make a mess in the house and cause problems and make a mess in the garden etc..
WOF.
The Warrant of Fitness has started its trial period around the country.The trial will be looking at the minimum standards,in other words fit for purpose ,not sure of the length of the pilot. We will be keeping our eye on the outcome of the survey,will be interested in how they picked the houses to be part of the survey and what condition they were in,no matter this is the start of making sure that all rental properties are fit to live in.The New Zealand taxpayer hands over $1.3 Billion to private landlords every year and this is set to increase over time as more New Zealanders have no opportunity to move into their first home,the time is long over due for a WOF,so good on the government for supporting the cause of better housing for all New Zealanders.
The Warrant of Fitness has started its trial period around the country.The trial will be looking at the minimum standards,in other words fit for purpose ,not sure of the length of the pilot. We will be keeping our eye on the outcome of the survey,will be interested in how they picked the houses to be part of the survey and what condition they were in,no matter this is the start of making sure that all rental properties are fit to live in.The New Zealand taxpayer hands over $1.3 Billion to private landlords every year and this is set to increase over time as more New Zealanders have no opportunity to move into their first home,the time is long over due for a WOF,so good on the government for supporting the cause of better housing for all New Zealanders.
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