Early exit from tenancy agreements see renters handed expensive bills
3 Mar, 2021 10:49 PM
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Consumer New Zealand say it s outrageous to charge so much but property managers say they re just following the rules. Photo / File
Consumer New Zealand say it s outrageous to charge so much but property managers say they re just following the rules. Photo / File
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Tenants wanting to exit a rental early are being loaded up with high fees from property managers and landlords.
Renters advocates and Consumer New Zealand say it s outrageous but property managers say they re just following the rules.
A mother-of-two who wishes to remain anonymous wants to leave her rental because it s next to a bar and she doesn t feel safe.
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