Have just read an article in the newspaper concerning unclaimed bond monies around $37 million.The Manawatu Tenants Union along with other housing groups,would like to see some of this unclaimed tenants bond money returned to tenants groups,after all it is tenants money.This issue has been around for a very,very long time,a little bit of this massive unclaimed money could go to support tenants groups deliver better education advice and information services to tenants.Like I said this issue has been around a long time and we have it brought to the attention of all political parties to no avail to date.But as a tenants group we like tenants are used to being ignored,it just falls on tin ears,as renting is on the ascendancy in this country.It is time for government to reconsider looking at the issue of returning tenants money to housing groups who work on their behalf in seeking a fair deal in the rental market.
Which leads nicely on to the issue of the behaviour of property mangers,the time has also come for them to be regulated as many make life hard for their tenants with their power and control over the lives of tenants. Tenants need a fair good over bully boy tactics used towards them if they complain about stuff that needs fixing.The MTU would be interested in hearing from tenants who have or are having bad experiences from their property manager,as we intend to get the law changed to have property managers to be more accountable to tenants.
So if you feel like it just give the MTU a ring on 027 5422 071 or call into the office we will not give your name or address to anyone,we just need to find out just how big the problem is.The introduction of a licence is needed now as the growth in tenants is set to only increase significantly over time.So be part of the solution and contact us,OK.
