Task 2: Tenancy law Scenario 1 You are a licensed Real Estate salesperson and have been hired to sell a rental property that is currently occupied by tenants. The tenants have expressed concerns about their privacy and the potential disruption caused by open homes and viewings. You are concerned about your legal obligations under New Zealand law, specifically with regards to the Residential Tenancies Act and Real Estate Agents Act sections 72 and 73. Answer the following questions based on the scenario. a. According to the Residential Tenancies Act and the Real Estate Agents Act, what are the legal obligations of landlords and Real Estate salespersons when it comes to accessing rental properties that are occupied by tenants? b. How can you ensure that you are complying with the legal requirements under the Residential Tenancies Act when marketing a rental property that is currently occupied by tenants? c. How can you balance the legal requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act with your obligations as a Real Estate salesperson to effectively market the property and attract potential buyers? You decide to meet with the tenants to discuss their concerns and explain your legal obligations as a Real Estate salesperson. During the meeting you assure them that you will do everything possible to minimise disruption to their lives while still effectively marketing the property. d. What actions can you take if the tenants continue to express concerns about the marketing of the property or if they feel that their rights under the Residential Tenancies Act have been breached? e. How can real estate agencies ensure that the salespersons working for them are aware of their legal obligations under both the Residential Tenancies Act and Real Estate Agents Act sections 72 and 73 when marketing a rental property with tenants in it? Marking Guide: Scenario 1 Answer the following questions based on the scenario. a. According to the Residential Tenancies Act and the Real Estate Agent Act, what are the legal obligations of landlords and Real Estate salespersons when it comes to accessing rental properties that are occupied by tenants? b. How can you ensure that you are complying with the legal requirements under the Residential Tenancies Act when marketing a rental property that is currently occupied by tenants? Demonstrates a good understanding of the Act's requirements concerning accessing occupied rental properties, marketing properties with current tenants, balancing legal obligations with effective property marketing, minimising disruption to tenants during viewings, addressing tenant concerns and ensuring the salesperson's awareness of legal obligations. a. Demonstrates a clear understanding of the Act's provisions. b. Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of respecting tenants' rights and privacy and proposes strategies to do so. Set A ver. 2.0 The Open Polytechnic of New Zealand Ltd 9 c. How can you balance the legal requirements of the Residential Tenancies Act with your obligations as a Real Estate salesperson to effectively market the property and attract potential buyers? d. What actions can you take if the tenants continue to express concerns about the marketing of the property or if they feel that their rights under the Residential Tenancies Act have been breached? e. How can real estate agencies ensure that the salespersons working for them are aware of their legal obligations under both the Residential Tenancies Act and Real Estate Agents Act sections 72 and 73 when marketing a rental property with tenants in it? c. Shows an understanding of the need to find a suitable middle ground with tenants to schedule viewings and proposes strategies to do so. d. Shows an understanding of the importance of addressing tenant concerns promptly and taking appropriate actions to rectify any potential breaches. e. Recognises the significance of real estate agencies ensuring that the salespersons working for them are aware of their legal obligations.