Defending Tenant Rights Effectively

Summary

Tenants in New Zealand can defend their position on plumbing issues by emphasizing the lack of evidence for tenant-caused damage and highlighting pre-existing defects. They can dispute unprofessional behavior by previous plumbers by documenting incidents and communicating concerns in writing. If necessary, tenants can involve an independent plumber for an unbiased assessment and seek assistance from the Tenancy Tribunal. Disputing exploratory works can be based on the absence of current issues and the non-recurrence of previous problems.

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Cant we dispute the previous plumbers as they made unprofessional behavior
Yes, you can raise a dispute regarding the unprofessional behavior of previous plumbers. Consider taking these steps:
- Document specific incidents or examples of unprofessional behavior.
- Communicate your concerns to the property manager or landlord in writing.
- Consider involving an independent third-party plumber for an unbiased assessment.
- If unresolved, you may seek assistance from the Tenancy Tribunal in New Zealand.
Would you like more details on how to proceed with a formal complaint?
And i need to know cant we dispute any exploratory works as this was happened two months ago, no issue now , future clogg are not our concerns
You can dispute the necessity of exploratory works by emphasizing that:
- No current blockage or plumbing issue exists.
- Previous issues have not recurred, indicating no ongoing problem.
- Costs related to future hypothetical issues should not be your responsibility.
Consider involving an independent plumber for an unbiased opinion, and if unresolved, seek assistance from the Tenancy Tribunal in New Zealand. Would you like more details on how to proceed with this process?