Your Landlord Owes You Money. Get It Back Today.
Generate a Tenancy Tribunal-ready demand letter in under 5 minutes — just $49, no lawyer needed.
Sound Familiar?
Your landlord deducted for "cleaning" even though you left the place spotless
They're charging for damage that was already there when you moved in
They won't sign the Bond Refund Form and you don't know your rights
You can't afford a lawyer just to get your own money back
You're not alone — and you don't need a lawyer to fix this.
How It Works
Three simple steps to reclaim what's rightfully yours
Tell Us What Happened
2 minAnswer a few simple questions about your tenancy and the bond dispute.
Get Your Demand Letter
InstantWe generate a professional letter citing the Residential Tenancies Act 1986, tailored to your situation.
Send & Get Your Bond Back
48 hrsEmail your letter to your landlord. They have 48 hours to act — or face Tenancy Tribunal action.
The Numbers Don't Lie
Your bond is your money. We help you get it back — quickly, affordably, and with the full weight of NZ tenancy law behind you.
Based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 — the same law the Tenancy Tribunal enforces.
Compare Your Options
Your landlord is holding your money. Here's the cost of getting it back.
Professional demand letter generated in minutes. Most disputes resolved within 48 hours.
Same legal citations, far higher cost. Weeks of back and forth. May still end up at Tribunal.
Application fee plus weeks of waiting, a formal hearing, and the stress of presenting your case alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about reclaiming your bond
Just $49 NZD for the full demand letter. There's an optional $10 add-on to have us email the letter directly to your landlord from a formal legal address (legal@bondreclaim.co.nz) with read tracking.
No. BondReclaim is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We generate informational demand letters based on the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. For personalised legal advice, consult a qualified NZ lawyer or community law centre.
If your landlord does not respond within the 48-hour deadline, your next step is to apply to the Tenancy Tribunal. Our letter spells this out clearly, including the potential for exemplary damages — which is often enough to prompt a quick resolution. We include a link to the Tribunal application process.
In most cases, no. The demand letter is designed to resolve the dispute before it reaches the Tribunal. The credible threat of Tribunal action (including exemplary damages of up to $1,000) is usually enough to motivate landlords to settle. If they don't, the letter serves as excellent supporting evidence for your Tribunal application.
We cover the most common unfair bond deduction scenarios: normal wear and tear disguised as damage, unenforceable professional cleaning clauses, phantom or inflated repair charges, and landlords who refuse to sign the Bond Refund Form.
The questionnaire takes under five minutes. Your personalised demand letter is generated instantly. Most landlords respond within 48 hours of receiving the letter.
BondReclaim generates a professional demand letter — the outcome depends on your landlord's response and the specifics of your dispute. However, tenancy law strongly favours tenants in cases of normal wear and tear or unenforceable clauses, and our letters cite the relevant law to maximise your chances.