Contact details include your email address, landline or mobile number and contact address and are included in the tenancy agreement. If these change during the tenancy then you must provide your updated details to the other party within 10 working days. This is a requirement of both the landlord and the tenant.
Contact details are important for communication on issues such as maintenance, rent, inspections and also delivery of official notices. Not only is it important for the landlord-tenant relationship and communication but non-compliance will mean you could create yourself difficulties with the tribunal.
You must also inform Tenancy Services of the change of contact details so they can update the bond registration. This is also required to be done in 10 days and can lead to delays in bond settlement if it is not done. You can email info@tenancy.govt.nz from the email address on your bond registration or phone them on 0800 737 666, remember to include your full name, property address and bond number.
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