Property manager slammed for discriminatory advice
18 Jan, 2021 09:00 PM
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Legislation prohibits landlords from discrimination on the basis of you or intellectual disability. Photo / 123RF
An Auckland property management company has backtracked after advising landlords that renting to young people and the intellectually disabled was a fatal mistake .
Clarke Group Property Management shared the advice in a blog post on its website titled 15 Fatal Mistakes New Zealand Landlords Make When Signing a Tenancy Agreement .
Amongst other tips for landlords, the firm advised: . many savvy landlords choose to avoid underaged tenants given that they are new to renting, do not have experience taking care of a property, and are known for being fond of parties and loud music. The likelihood of damage and noise complaints increases when you are renting to an underaged tenant .