By Dan Parker
Three mongrel mob families are preparing to dig their heels in, as bailiffs get set to repossess their state houses.
It has now been over four months since the Mongrel Mob evictions were supposed to be enforced in Pomare.
This is despite a district court judgement which turned down their latest appeal to stay on as Housing New Zealand tenants.
“They have a responsibility to house people in need and so they should,” says Patricia Tamaka, family spokeswoman.
Billy Taylor, Robyn Winther and Huia Tamaka have had their Housing New Zealand leases terminated because of the actions of their Mongrel Mob partners, who allegedly intimidated the community and forced a woman and child from their home.
“The original charges were dropped about a month ago so now they are saying landlords can give anybody a 90 day eviction letter with out a reason,” says Tamaka.
Landlords have the right to do just that, but Housing New Zealand says there is more to it.
Continued anti-social behaviour was disrupting the neighbourhood and after a lengthy court process, the decision has been made.
“We are delighted with both the tribunal and now the dismissal of the appeal against the tenancy,” says Housing New Zealand CEO, Leslie McTurk.
The termination notices issued in Pomare were part of 28 nationwide. Housing New Zealand says in the five cases tenants challenged the 90 day notice; the courts have upheld the evictions every time.
The possession orders for the three properties have now been referred to bailiffs.
There is no decision yet as to when repossession will take place
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