About to go flatting? ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ข
With the shortage of affordable, quality places to rent, the pressure comes on to sign up fast or miss out. Itโs a good idea to make sure you go into things prepared and know your rights.
Here are a few essentials:
โข You should have a written tenancy agreement. Read it, so you know what youโre in for, preferably before you sign up for the flat.
โข Inspect the property at the start of the tenancy and record the condition of each room. Take photos. While no one seems bothered about that small stain on the carpet now, it can cause grief later when youโre trying to get your bond back.
โข The upfront costs when you go into a flat are up to four weeksโ rent as bond and two weeksโ rent in advance. The rent should be similar to the rent charged for similar properties in the same area. Unfortunately, itโs the market that decides whatโs reasonable. Itโs unlawful for you to be charged a letting fee.
โข If there are a few of you in the flat, make sure that anyone whoโs not signed up on the tenancy agreement signs a flat sharing agreement. This means everyone knows where things stand and you can work through any problems that crop up.
For more information about your rights when renting, check out our website. We're here to help with free, independent information and advice. Call us on 0800 367 222, get in touch via our website, or visit a CAB near you.
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Poll: Could we live without public bins?
Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
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12% Yes
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87.5% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below
Golden Ages Dance - Wednesday 24th April 10am - 1pm
The Glenview Community Centre are hosting an Old-time Dance Event for all our senior citizens (see invite attached).
We are planning a touch of nostalgia and charm for all our grama's and grampa's with a YOUNG AT HEART dance at:
Glenview Community Centre
Wednesday 24th April from 10am - 1pm (day before ANZAC).
Our kaumatua/elderly often get overlooked so let's honour them by bringing back the Memories, the Fun and a Touch of Yester-year with dances like the Viennese swing, the Glengarry, the Platinum waltz and the Maxina! Put your dancing shoes on and come along and join us! For beginners to experienced and everyone in between.
A light lunch will be provided so come along, bring a friend and enjoy an entertaining trip down memory lane.
$5 entry
Ph Mel on 021 229 8097 for more details
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