Human rights body slams tenant damage changes
In a submission on the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (No.2), the Commission has expressed concerns about the human rights implications of the Bill – for tenants.
Building and Construction Minister Nick Smith introduced the Bill into Parliament in May, it passed its first reading in July and it is now at the Select Committee stage.
The Bill was prompted by growing outrage over some controversial Tenancy Tribunal rulings on tenant liability for accidental damage, following the Court of Appeal Osaki ruling, along with meth contamination concerns.
Smith, who acknowledged that the post-Osaki damage liability fallout was not fair to landlords, said the Bill was intended to ensure that tenancy laws better manage liability for careless damage, meth damage and the tenancy of unsuitable properties.
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