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What is the Tenancy Tribunal? The Tenancy Tribunal(“Tribunal”)resolves residential tenancy disputes under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. It deals with legal disputes between landlords and tenants and provides a faster and more cost-effective process than the District Court. The Tribunal is commonly used for issues involving rent arrears, bond refunds, property damage, tenancy breaches, and
What is a Limited Licence? A limited licence, commonly referred to as a “work licence”, allows a disqualified driver to continue driving in limited circumstances during a period of disqualification. A limited licence can be granted by the Court where a driver can demonstrate that the disqualification would cause undue hardship to them or another
What is the Harassment Act 1997? In New Zealand, restraining orders for harassment are made under the Harassment Act 1997 (“Act”). The Act is designed to protect individuals from ongoing patterns of behaviour that cause distress, fear, or anxiety, particularly where there is no close family or domestic relationship between the parties. It is commonly
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