Government Drafts Bill to Balance Landlord and Tenant Rights
Housing Minister Keith Bell announced that the government is working to complete draft legislation to strike a balance between landlord and tenant rights.
According to Minister Bell, the ministry receives reports of sudden rent hikes of up to $500 and electricity disconnections from tenants, as well as complaints from landlords about tenants refusing to pay rent or denying them access to their properties.
"We want to ensure that landlords keep up the premises, that they are tenable. We want to ensure that the tenants are not mistreated, but at the same time that they live up to their obligations as well."
The government is also concerned about people living in unsafe or uninhabitable conditions, which could become a burden on the Department of Social Services if not addressed.
Author's summary: Government drafts bill to balance landlord and tenant rights amid soaring rents.
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