Photo / Mark MitchellData obtained under the Official Information Act reveals a dramatic drop in applications to resolve tenancy disputes over the past decade. In 2010 there were 5071 cases by tenants and landlords in the Wellington region compared with just 1670 last year, according to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). It also required a lot of time to pursue a Tenancy Tribunal case, he said. Siregar said although more tenancy complaints were landing on his desk than ever before, these were less likely to be escalated to the Tenancy Tribunal. She also said Tenancy Tribunal resources have improved over the past decade, making information and advice more accessible.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 04, 2021 01:18 UTC