If a property you are renting is the subject of a subdivision application, where would one find what the plan is? the council turned up here and said its public information, we had no idea, the landowner has not made it known to us. Where as a member of the public would I find the information? thanks for any help

internalwhisper - 2021-01-17 20:08:00

The council will have them. But the landlord has no right to do anything, nor do you have to allow anyone on site. You rent the property and all the land as it stands. It's no uncommon for agents to try and build in a back garden whilst a tenant is in place.

sparkychap - 2021-01-17 20:24:00

sparkychap wrote:

The council will have them. But the landlord has no right to do anything, nor do you have to allow anyone on site. You rent the property and all the land as it stands. It's no uncommon for agents to try and build in a back garden whilst a tenant is in place.

Ok, this is a very large property as in a farm, it has several homes on it, but we are renting a large home on it that is the main home. The council did tell me we might want to start finding somewhere to live and he was a little concerned that we hadn't been at least made aware, which is when he said oh well I didn't really let the cat out of the bag because its publics information, we had no idea the council was coming they just turned up,

internalwhisper - 2021-01-17 20:28:00

internalwhisper wrote:

Ok, this is a very large property as in a farm, it has several homes on it, but we are renting a large home on it that is the main home. The council did tell me we might want to start finding somewhere to live and he was a little concerned that we hadn't been at least made aware, which is when he said oh well I didn't really let the cat out of the bag because its publics information, we had no idea the council was coming they just turned up,

That does complicate it somewhat, presumably you have the rights to exclusive use of specific parts of the property? Also is the property provided as part of employment (even if you are paying rent)?

You do have the right to quiet enjoyment, however, which they might run the risk of breaching.

sparkychap - 2021-01-17 20:38:00

The resource consent documents for subdivision are available for inspection at the council office but there are charges to pay if you want copies.
The consent process can take years and does not require tenant consultation, so may proceed without tenant or neighbour knowledge although I always make it plain when a tenant applies and write it into the agreement. There may be further delays before construction activities start and the tenancy may be terminated then.
Surveyors, council inspectors and similar can enter the grounds under various Acts but it is polite to keep everyone informed.
Or just ask the owner what is happening.

masturbidder - 2021-01-17 23:30:00

Thanks guys, its not part of employment, we rent the home privately. I would imagine we have heaps of time, would have been polite to know thats all.

internalwhisper - 2021-01-18 12:56:00

internalwhisper wrote:

Ok, this is a very large property as in a farm, it has several homes on it, but we are renting a large home on it that is the main home. The council did tell me we might want to start finding somewhere to live and he was a little concerned that we hadn't been at least made aware, which is when he said oh well I didn't really let the cat out of the bag because its publics information, we had no idea the council was coming they just turned up,

The main home might well be on its own title, so totally separate to any subdivision.
They may be subdividing the rest of the farm, really nothing to do with you though.

mrcat1 - 2021-01-18 18:58:00