Tenants exposed to toxic fumes and smoke while living in rental
Kia ora neighbours, a group of west Auckland tenants were unable to use part of their rental property and were exposed to toxic smoke and fumes due to construction work during their tenancy.
The tenants, whose names are suppressed, said their landlord, Buy West Property Management Limited, had breached their quiet enjoyment by carrying out extensive renovation work in December 2019.
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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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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.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.4% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
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