An Auckland rental ad showing a bed in a garage has been slammed by a New Zealand MP and a renters union. Posted to a West Auckland Facebook group looking for flatmates, images showed a bed directly next to a silver sedan in a garage. Renters United spokesman Geordie Rogers said the Te Atatū listing was an "unfortunate reality" of the rental market. Mr Rogers said it would depend on the specific rental agreement as to whether the garage constituted a legal dwelling. Ms Swarbrick said a landlord register and rental warrant of fitness system were urgently needed.

Source: Stuff December 10, 2021 03:37 UTC