Rental Agreement Legalities Explained

Summary

In New Zealand, landlords are not legally obligated to rent a property until a contract is signed. Verbal agreements are difficult to enforce, and without a signed contract, compensation for time or opportunities lost is unlikely. Document all communications for potential negotiations. Consulting a local legal expert for specific advice is recommended.

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I have given up other properties during this process that took weeks and have wasted time preparing the documents and going through backend checks, so am i not compensated or granted anything ?
In New Zealand, if no rental agreement was signed, the landlord is not legally bound to rent the property to you. Unfortunately, you might not be entitled to compensation for time spent or opportunities lost unless there was a contractual obligation. Consider documenting all communications and consulting a local legal expert for further advice.
There is literally no notice given, it was the night before the day of the contract signing
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In New Zealand, you generally won't be compensated unless a contract was signed. Since the landlord can change decisions before signing, it's crucial to document all communications. Would you like help finding a local legal expert for further advice?
even if i have documents showing the landlord verbally agreeing to rent, does that bind him?
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In New Zealand, verbal agreements can be difficult to enforce without a written contract. While documentation of the verbal agreement might help in negotiations, it's unlikely to legally bind the landlord. Consulting with a local legal expert for specific advice could be beneficial.