New Zealand Rental Bond Refund Demand (Residential Tenancies Act 1986)
First-person self-help demand asking your landlord to agree to refund your rental bond under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. Your bond is held by Tenancy Services (MBIE) and refunded on agreement or by the Tenancy Tribunal (application fee $28) if disputed. You complete and send the letter — and any Tribunal application — yourself.
Statute of Limitations Warning
Legal deadlines apply to your claim. You lose your right to act if you wait too long. Send notice as soon as possible.
Why this letter works:
- Cites the exact law: Automatically applies the correct state and federal statutes to your situation.
- Sets a firm deadline: Legally compels a response within the required statutory timeframe.
- Creates a paper trail: Designed to serve as Exhibit A if you need to escalate to an agency or court.
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Your tenancy and bond
In New Zealand your bond is held by Tenancy Services (MBIE), not by the landlord. At the end of the tenancy it is refunded when both parties agree, or by the Tenancy Tribunal if disputed. This letter asks the landlord to agree to release your bond.
This letter will cite
Residential Tenancies Act 1986 — bond held by Tenancy Services (MBIE); refunded on agreement or by the Tenancy Tribunal. Tribunal application fee $28.
The Tenancy Tribunal is designed for self-represented tenants. We give you the information; you complete any application yourself.