Bond
You need to pay a bond of up to four weeks’ rent at the beginning of your tenancy. We will lodge your bond payment with the government’s Tenancy Services.
Rent
Paying your rent
Your rent will need to be paid one week in advance.
Please make sure you pay your rent on time. If at any stage you are having difficulties and cannot pay your rent, please call Assure Rentals immediately as they are there to help you.
What happens if you don’t pay your rent
It’s really important that you pay your rent on time and don’t get into debt as this can quickly spiral out of control. Please contact us immediately via Assure Rentals if you have problems paying your rent.
If you get behind with your rent payments, we will contact you to discuss the debt and work with you to come up with a plan on how you can pay off the debt.
Changes to rent
Your rent will be set once a year, unless you are eligible for income-related rent. You will receive a letter telling you of any change to your rent at least 60 days before that change happens. Please contact Assure Rentals if you have any questions or concerns.
Accommodation Supplement
You may be able to get an Accommodation Supplement from the Government to help with your rent if you don’t qualify for income-related rent. Contact Work and Income to find out whether you are eligible to get it. This depends on your household income. Please remember, if you get an Accommodation Supplement you need to contact Work and Income if your household income changes.
Go to the Work and Income website to find out more about the Accommodation Supplement.
Responsibilities to the Ministry of Social Development (MSD)
If you pay income-related rent (IRR), there are a few extra things you will need to do which you can find on the Work and Income website.
