OUSA GUIDE TO FLATTING
Find out about your rights and responsibilities in section 3 of “Life between lectures”.
The Flatting Code
This is an OUSA-run campaign designed to help you become rent savvy. Over the period May to August there will 3 signs to watch for:
- The hazard sign – When repairs are needed at the property, let your landlord know as soon as possible. If they do not act on your request in a reasonable time frame you may wish to serve a 10 day working notice. Visit http://www.dbh.govt.nz/pub-sorting-out-problems to down load the form.
- The stop sign - Carefully consider your options before signing up for an overpriced flat. There are many flats out there of a reasonable quality. Be discerning.
- The go sign – This signals your chance to go get a flat review. If you are in a flat, tell us what you think of your flat and go in the draw to win $500 worth of appliances for your flat. If you are looking for a flat, search our data base of flat addresses and see what previous tenants have said about it.
LOOKING FOR A FLAT
Make sure when you are looking for a flat you check out at least 5 different houses before signing a lease. Take our checklist along to help you with your decision. Also Check out our Flatting Review to see how the flat has been rated by former tenants.
How much mank is okay?
>> Download Substandard flat info
FLATMATES OWE YOU MONEY?
Download our info page to learn how to claim money owed on power, phone and rent through the Disputes Tribunal
>> Download Owing Money Info Page
All the best, and if you have any questions and/or want some advice about your situation pop into the OUSA Stu dent Support Centre, email help@ousa.org or ph 479 5448. Or for further information about tenancy issues go to www.dbh.govt.nz or ring 0800 83 62 62
