Nz Property Management Newsdesk

David flies solo this week — no Sam Arnold (off skiing near Dunedin) and no Harrison Vaughan (presumably napping) — but he's joined by Sarina Gibbon of Tenancy Advisory Limited to unpack the Principal Tenancy Adjudicator's new practice note on the use of AI in Tenancy Tribunal applications.Serina breaks down what a practice note actually is, why AI-generated applications can be a tell-tale sign of a weak or under-resourced case, and how property managers can use that to their advantage. They discuss the real possibility of cost awards against meritless, AI-driven claims, why RTA knowledge and good storytelling still win the day, and how the Tribunal's guidance lines up with the Courts of New Zealand's own AI guidelines for lawyers, judges, and self-represented parties.The conversation also covers the new three-month pilot scheme fast-tracking rent arrears and urgent health-and-safety cases, and David and Serina share some frank views on Renters United's recent comments about the Tribunal. Plus, updates on the