A PLACE TO CALL HOME
Providing printed copies of referee letters from previous landlords, may also be of help. Be prepared and ensure you complete the pre-tenancy application form, you can find this on the tenancy website. www.tenan- cy.govt.nz PUBLIC HOUSING If you can't afford or even find a private rental, you may be able to live in a public house or unit where the Government pays part of the rent. These are houses that are rented out by Kāinga Ora (used to be Housing New Zealand) and other Community Housing Providers. You need to meet certain criteria to qualify for public housing. If you apply, you may have to wait for a while until a suitable property becomes available. Head to workandin- come.govt.nz for more information.
Be it owning your own home, renting or living in a tiny home on wheels, a place to call home is important to everyone. RENTING Tenancy Services www.tenancy.govt.nz Everything you need to know about renting. Bonds, tenancy agree- ments & more Renters United www.rentersunited.org.nz Renters United is an advocacy group for renters that campaigns to make renting better for everyone in Aotearoa NZ. FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT Just like a job interview, arriving well-present- ed and on time goes a long way in helping make a positive first impression.. Some successful renters may even provide a“rent- ing CV” or cover letter, with information about themselves and their renting background.
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