Covid has changed the way we proceed with this. Whether it be for an inspection or viewing to rent, access to your rental property is not easy. Tenants’ reluctance is understandable, considering Covid concerns.
Plus, they may of course be in lockdown with the rest of their family, and you certainly would not want to enter under those circumstances. We do currently have several tenants in lockdown.
Landlords have every right to view their properties under the Residential Tenancies Act, but we are living in unusual times – you must consider tenants’ reasons why they will not allow entrance and be reasonable to their wishes.
Since Omicron, we’ve seen fewer prospective tenants wishing to view properties. Maybe they will stay longer in their current rental homes – we’ve had tenants stay as long as 18 years! This could be the way renters go in the future, with home ownership just a dream for so many.
Who knows what the future holds in these uncertain times.
Be kind and be safe.
Sylvia Lund, Director
40 St Johns Rd, Meadowbank
Sylvia Lund Areinz:
09 528 4818 or 0274 870 550
justrentals@xtra.co.nz
justrentals.co.nz
