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Myra Williamson, Senior Lecturer in Law, Auckland University of Technology

No-cause evictions have the potential to hurt renters – with little gain for good landlords

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Housing security for New Zealand’s 1.7 million renters could be threatened if the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill becomes law.

Among some potentially positive changes in the amendment – such as the introduction of a pet bond – are rule changes that could cause real harm to renters. In particular, the proposed return of “no-cause” evictions is troubling.

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