Sub-Letting Rented Apartment in Auckland?

Question

Can anybody please say if sub-letting of rented furnished accommodation is ok, or is it 'illegal' as I have been told by one letting specialist?

I am initially here for a few months, looking for somewhere I can have Internet installed, and would prefer not to terminate the ISP contract. If I could sub-let for 6 months each year, this would be a good solution, otherwise I have to start again when I return.

I am a Brit whose income is obtained from outside of NZ, wish to avoid the cold of the British winter, and have no interest in working here. I would also prefer to spend the NZ winter months somewhere warmer, so am currently not seeking NZ citizenship.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

U can "looking for flatmate". Go to the popular website: Trademe.co.nz, advertise to 'look for flatmate'. U are not subletting.

Secondly, does ur rental agreement says only 1 tenant is allowed ? If so, u need to ask ur land-lord for permission to look for a flat-mate. If not, u can just go for it. But i have seen many does not follow this rule at all.

Answer 2

I don't get the problem in just terminating the ISP contract? they charge an early disconnection fee of $90 or so (well at least kiwionline.co.nz do), so why bother with all the hassle of trying to sublet, just to keep an ISP contact going?  That's crazy.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

you are only allowed to sublet if your landlord has stipulated it in writing and also you must declare earnings (or lack of) to the IRD - it would be better for you to take dual citizenship - its cheaper taxes here than in UK and NZ has a "double tax" agreement in place with Britain whereby you can not be taxed twice. Make sure you get your landlords agreement - People telling you to "go for it is incorrect " - you can be immediately ejected because our tenancy laws may not cover you as you are a "visitor". As a NZ citizen you are required under statutes governing Tenancy to obtain owner or owner-agent permission. You can not automatically sublet or sublease - this will land you in tribunal hearings.

The other thing you need to take into consideration is that UK are changing the way NZders are able to stay in UK -

they are shortening the time frames -

in the past; our Govt. (regardless of party affiliation) has reacted in kind - you can safely bet that NZ will respond placing restrictions on Brits in the future as it will be viewed as  forced annexation by NZders.