u/Apprehensive-End-966

Hi — I’m not from NZ but I’ve rented this house for just over a year. My landlord and I have been on good terms. After the lease became periodic, he served notice to end the tenancy (42 days) because of an unforeseen circumstance on his side. I moved out and during the move the movers may have damaged an internal door. He sent an estimated quote and we agreed the cost could come from the bond.

It’s now been over a month since I moved out and:

• I haven’t received any bond refund/claim form from the landlord, and
• The door still hasn’t been repaired — the landlord says the fixer is delayed and it’s out of his control.

Is it normal to wait this long for the bond? Should I ask to have the agreed cost deducted now based on the estimated quote?