12-12-2023, 02:42 PM
Approximately 20 seconds after the present idiot govt passed their landlord-friendly 90 day no fault eviction, some heartless prickles gave their tenants notice.
in the season of goodwill to all, you'd think they might have at least waited until after the Xmas/New Year period but apparently greed won't wait.
https://www.thepress.co.nz/a/nz-news/350...uff_skybox
[b]"Tenants of about 30 neighbouring Christchurch houses that were previously bought for a mall expansion that never happened have been given 90 days to move out.[/b]
The properties, on Marshland and Golf Links roads by The Palms mall in Shirley, have been sold as a single lot by Australian investment fund Dexus, which took them over from previous owner AMP Capital.
The houses were left unsold when AMP Capital sold the mall to another investor for $88.8 million last year.
The sale of the houses is now unconditional, and the tenants have been told they must leave by early March to provide vacant possession.
Dexus spokesman Luke O’Donnell confirmed the sale but said details, including the identity of the buyer and the price, remain confidential. [b]The land is zoned[/b][b] [/b]for redevelopment either as medium density housing or commercial use.
[b]Golf Links Rd resident Hamish McDougall is one of those who received an eviction notice last week.[/b]
McDougall, a retiree aged 68, said the property manager had kept them informed about the properties being up for sale, but they had hoped some would still be rented out.
[b]He said many in the neighbourhood were shocked, partly because of having to find a new home at this time of year.[/b]
“It’s bloody lovely, right on Christmas, and we’re going to lose a month because of Christmas.
“I’ve been here 23 years. They want everybody out - I can’t believe they’re going to knock them all down.”
McDougall said he has started looking for another rental, but it was difficult to find one that would take his 1-year-old terrier, Scout. He also has an adult son living with him, and needs storage space for his gardening tools and other belongings.
Another tenant, who did not want to be named, said the eviction notice coming right before Christmas was stressful for their family of seven, which includes two children with special needs.
[b]He said they were feeling anxious, and had been told there would be no extensions on compassionate grounds.[/b]
“For my family, we are faced with a potential rental increase of between 50% and 90% based on the limited properties available.”
The tenant also said they had been told they must have the carpets professionally cleaned before moving out.
“I understand reasonably clean and tidy, but it seems unfair and yet another cost burden on tenants, especially if the properties are to be demolished.”
in the season of goodwill to all, you'd think they might have at least waited until after the Xmas/New Year period but apparently greed won't wait.
https://www.thepress.co.nz/a/nz-news/350...uff_skybox
[b]"Tenants of about 30 neighbouring Christchurch houses that were previously bought for a mall expansion that never happened have been given 90 days to move out.[/b]
The properties, on Marshland and Golf Links roads by The Palms mall in Shirley, have been sold as a single lot by Australian investment fund Dexus, which took them over from previous owner AMP Capital.
The houses were left unsold when AMP Capital sold the mall to another investor for $88.8 million last year.
The sale of the houses is now unconditional, and the tenants have been told they must leave by early March to provide vacant possession.
Dexus spokesman Luke O’Donnell confirmed the sale but said details, including the identity of the buyer and the price, remain confidential. [b]The land is zoned[/b][b] [/b]for redevelopment either as medium density housing or commercial use.
[b]Golf Links Rd resident Hamish McDougall is one of those who received an eviction notice last week.[/b]
McDougall, a retiree aged 68, said the property manager had kept them informed about the properties being up for sale, but they had hoped some would still be rented out.
[b]He said many in the neighbourhood were shocked, partly because of having to find a new home at this time of year.[/b]
“It’s bloody lovely, right on Christmas, and we’re going to lose a month because of Christmas.
“I’ve been here 23 years. They want everybody out - I can’t believe they’re going to knock them all down.”
McDougall said he has started looking for another rental, but it was difficult to find one that would take his 1-year-old terrier, Scout. He also has an adult son living with him, and needs storage space for his gardening tools and other belongings.
Another tenant, who did not want to be named, said the eviction notice coming right before Christmas was stressful for their family of seven, which includes two children with special needs.
[b]He said they were feeling anxious, and had been told there would be no extensions on compassionate grounds.[/b]
“For my family, we are faced with a potential rental increase of between 50% and 90% based on the limited properties available.”
The tenant also said they had been told they must have the carpets professionally cleaned before moving out.
“I understand reasonably clean and tidy, but it seems unfair and yet another cost burden on tenants, especially if the properties are to be demolished.”
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)