Can you get Housing NZ tenants removed?

[firefighter]

Ok here's the problem.....

There are some Islanders (they are from the islands and I dunno what one....so "Islanders") living across from me, they are trouble makers, so far they have had friends tag on my fence at a huge party they had (massive tag along the full length of a long fence) they constantly have parties, make excessive noise, (remember they are on the benefit so these are always at the start of the week and all night) have the bass going 24/7, they belong out in Otara with the rest of the scum, but for some reason they are in Massey polluting my space.

Now the reason for this post.......

I need advice on getting them out- yes I know it would be cool to burn the house down with them in it, shoot them all in the face etc (iv'e thought of it all) unfortunately this isn't grand theft auto and jail does'nt sound cool, so if you have any REAL, USEABLE HELPFUL info please let me know, especially if you have had Housing NZ tenants evicted.

I have already caled CYF's about the environment the kids are living in, but we won't even mention how much of a waste of time that is.....

So advice?

By the way for those of you that don't know, if you rent off housing n.z they could'nt give a shit about what the neighbours are going through, so no run of the mill strategies work, I am actually thinking of contacting a lawyer, just thought i'd put that in before the silly ideas come through....

[Lucy]

Ok here's the problem.....


By the way for those of you that don't know, if you rent off housing n.z they could'nt give a shit about what the neighbours are going through, so no run of the mill strategies work, I am actually thinking of contacting a lawyer, just thought i'd put that in before the silly ideas come through....

Can't help but if you are a trademe member you can ask on the Real Estate message board. Lots of help about that sort of thing there.

[MadDuck]

I feel your pain.......

HNZ will evict them if there are enough complaints. Log calls to Noise Control and approach your other neighbours to do the same....thats step 1.

Had to go tea was cooking and one should not leave the stove.

What I have learnt.

1) No point in contacting a lawyer as you can not sue the land owner for what the tennants get up to.
2) Local community policing unit is your best bet
3) Phone every authority known to mankind. I am surprised CYFS didnt react...very very surprised.
4) Start a diary. It will get rather large!

Since its HNZ and paid for by our taxes you should be able to approach your local MP if HNZ do not listen. Also as they are PIs try the local PI church leaders.

[Karl08]

mate.... That Sucks! Re calling CYFS, next time you call- mention you are about to call the local paper. As for Housing NZ (and same for Cyfs) when ever you speak to them get the persons name and direct line number, and ask for any comments they have to be sent to in writing. They are tits on a ball usless most of the time, but do not want negative press(too much already). The eviction process is lengthy with HNZ (as any landlord), but if the police are constantly called, the message should get through.

[Swampdonkey]

Keep a paper trail,log all calls (complaints etc) just start a file. Its going to be a long road. Once in a state house its forever,very hard to be moved on. I feel sorry for you, try not to let it eat you.

[Indiana_Jones]

We could have some KB parties which are louder? =D

-Indy

[MotoGirl]

Don't get your hopes up about having them evicted. Even if you were going to be successful, it will take MONTHS of fluffing around and they'll probably get to stay there anyway.

I say this because one of my previous workmates went through a very similar thing with his neighbours. Any adult occupants were unemployed and the (solo) mother was in jail for repeat drink-driving charges. I believe five kids were living in the house with their grandfather, who was not even the tenant. These people used to throw dirty nappies on the lawn, torment the dog (causing it to be aggressive), and threaten to break into the house while its owners were at work. They would also start brawls that spilled out onto the street, causing the Police to show up repeatedly.

My workmate put everything on record with the Police and kept a log of all the goings-on. After nearly a year, it finally went to the tenancy tribunal AND got thrown out because and the judge/referee misinterpreted the law. I don't recall what was misinterpreted.

Even with an appeal (which I believe also go thrown out), HNZ still didn't have to evict these scumbags. All the neighbours wanted them gone and HNZ wouldn't do anything about it. In the end, the owners rented their own house out and moved to Australia.

[MotoGirl]

Here's the part of the Tenancies Act that was used to try and evict these people:
Section 40, Part 2, Clause C



The tenant shall not—

(a) intentionally or carelessly damage, or permit any other person to damage, the premises; or

(b) use the premises, or permit the premises to be used, for any unlawful purpose; or

(c) cause or permit any interference with the reasonable peace, comfort, or privacy of any of the landlord’s other tenants in the use of the premises occupied by those other tenants, or with the reasonable peace, comfort, or privacy of any other person residing in the neighbourhood.

[98tls]

Feel for you mate,as above and i would add video the worst of it,may come in handy down the paper trail a bit.

[Bren]

mate.... That Sucks! Re calling CYFS, next time you call- mention you are about to call the local paper. As for Housing NZ (and same for Cyfs) when ever you speak to them get the persons name and direct line number, and ask for any comments they have to be sent to in writing. They are tits on a ball usless most of the time, but do not want negative press(too much already). The eviction process is lengthy with HNZ (as any landlord), but if the police are constantly called, the message should get through.

i think what you mean to say is as useless as tits on a Bull!


dont worry bout me, im jus bein a bit pedantic tonight

[MadDuck]

Here's the part of the Tenancies Act that was used to try and evict these people:
Section 40, Part 2, Clause C

This Act only applies in the case of the landlord "wanting" to evict their tenants. It is useless to anyone else....I know I have tried.

[MotoGirl]

This Act only applies in the case of the landlord "wanting" to evict their tenants. It is useless to anyone else....I know I have tried.

You are exactly right. HNZ don't want to evict these people even though they're destroying the neighbourhood around them.

[Paul in NZ]

Actually - it's probably easier for these scum to evict you from your house....

[Owl]

Can't help but if you are a trademe member you can ask on the Real Estate message board. Lots of help about that sort of thing there.

What Lucy said!

My brother frequents there a bit and he's an ex HNZ manager. His Missus is a current HNZ property manager and I know she won't tolerate any bullshit from her tenants and sorts them out pronto! I think a lot has to do with how motivated the property manager is?

[smoky]

I think a lot has to do with how motivated the property manager is?

100% correct
Best advise I could give is to ask to meet with the Tenancy Manager, get a feel for what they are like and see if they are doing their job or not.
If you're not happy ask to meet with their manager - called an HSM,
Housing Services manager and write a letter of complaint to the Regional Manager.

If that doesn't help PM me