NZ First wants law reviewed
It says it wants to put a stop to the exploitation of people forced to pay excessive rents.
Associate housing spokeswoman Lea’ufa’amulia Asenati Lole-Taylor said: “On a recent trip to Christchurch I met a family paying $395 to share one bedroom in a property which was housing four other families, and all were required to share a kitchen and bathroom facilities.
“Landlords are stretching their rights by overcrowding their properties and overcharging rent. While most landlords are fair there are some who exploit tenants.”
She said market rents did not always match the type of property or its condition. But tenants sometimes did not have a choice.
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