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1. Elhassan v Webby [2022] NZHRRT 27 [pdf, 313 KB]

   ...happy for him to live in the house while job-hunting. [6] On 25 March 2017 Mr Elhassan moved into the house after signing a “flat-house sharing agreement” and paying two weeks rent in advance. The agreement sets out the terms on which the “flatmate” and “head tenant” Judy Castle (Ms Webby) agreed to share premises and included a term that the flatmate must be working full-time. Mr Elhassan thought Ms Webby (although he knew her as Judy Kelly, then Judy Castle) owned the hous...

2. IH v DD Ltd [2021] NZDT 1624 (12 July 2021) [pdf, 187 KB]

   ...flat is idea for extended family or provides an option to rent it out and help pay off the mortgage.” Although DD Ltd subsequently changed the advertising to delete these words, CU defended these words on the basis that a buyer could rent to a “flatmate”, whereas this would not be permitted unless the flatmate was a family member. The statement on Trade Me was made after IH entered into the contract, so did not induce the contract, but adds credence to IH’s account that CU failed...

3. Recorded Music NZ v VOD02014-D-R-9488397 [2014] NZCOP 2 [pdf, 219 KB]

   ...s.122F(b). 3 These three songs that have apparently been downloaded we know nothing about and oppose any costs. If you would like to take this further we will be pleading not guilty as we have had travellers staying on top of our 6 new permanent flatmates all with different computers and if this goes to a tribunal we can confirm the amount of people (travellers) staying here and will be appealing this I [ ] brother is writing this, ring me. Regards ring to deal with this...

4. [2015] NZSSAA 025, 20 April [pdf, 46 KB]

   ...Benefit $127.50. [5] In May 2013 the appellant advised that the rent had gone up to $580 per week, of which his share was $245 per week. He later changed this figure to $340 per week. He said that his brother was paying $150 per week rent and a flatmate was paying $90. On the basis that the appellant’s accommodation costs were assessed to be $340 per week, he was paid Accommodation Supplement of $145 per week and Special Benefit of $104 per week. [6] The appellant’s Accommo...

5. MA v Accident Compensation Corporation (Impairment Assessment) [2024] NZACC 117 (17 July 2024) [pdf, 193 KB]

   ...care activities within the home environment. He reports he feels anxious when he goes out of the house. He can do some gardening and describes pottering in the home. He does some housework tasks. He said he is less motivated to cook and … (his flatmate) does most of this. He will go to the supermarket. He says when he goes there. he goes in and out quickly. He will sometimes go out walking. He is not currently in a relationship. He is able to drive but limits this to local are...

6. What the tribunal can help with

   ...a car in an accident damage to a bike in an accident damage to a vehicle when someone borrowed it. Your house or flat For example, disputes about: fences tree roots damaging drains damage to property property that’s been borrowed and not returned flatmates not doing what they agreed to. Buying goods or services For example, disputes about: goods that don’t work properly whether a tradesman has done work properly the amount of money charged for work done loss caused by misleading adverti...

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7. Other things to consider when you separate or divorce

   Where to live You may find you don’t have anywhere to live. Some options are: stay with friends or family move into an established flat with other flatmates look for a rental property contact Housing New Zealand to apply for social housing assistance contact Ministry of Social Development to find a rental property negotiate an extended stay at a hotel, motel, or long-term accommodation property continue to live at your existing home with your ex-partner if it’s safe to do so – this might...

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8. What the Tribunal can help with

   ...a car in an accident damage to a bike in an accident damage to a vehicle when someone borrowed it. Your house or flat For example, disputes about: fences tree roots damaging drains damage to property property that’s been borrowed and not returned flatmates not doing what they agreed to. Buying goods or services For example, disputes about: goods that don’t work properly whether a tradesman has done work properly the amount of money charged for work done loss caused by misleading adverti...

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   1. Disputes Tribunal

9. Oliver v Accident Compensation Corporation (Personal Injury) [2023] NZACC 208 [pdf, 288 KB]

   ...permanent address in New Zealand during 2016 was 45 Grand Valley Rise, Glenfield, Auckland. All my personal items such as tools, vehicles and home contents were in this house throughout my travel overseas. I am able to provide an affidavit from my flatmate at the time if this is needed. • Does Mr Oliver have ongoing employment commitments in New Zealand? No, being a mechanic, my employment is very fluid and able to secure jobs very easily. I resigned from my job in August 2015 as m...

10. [2020] NZIACDT 8 - GQ v Ramos (10 February 2020) [pdf, 123 KB]

    ...category. The complainant, however, instructed her to go ahead with the post-study application. Ms Ramos says that the complainant wanted to continue her employment as a caregiver in the hope a pathway to residence could be found later on. Her flatmate had obtained a work visa that way. [6] The complainant and Ms Ramos signed the latter’s consulting agreement. It provided for Ms Ramos to represent the complainant on an application for a work visa (post-study), for a fee of $1,...