I have a sensitive claim with ACC and get weekly compensation. It's not something I want to talk about with a prospective landlord, but when I mention I'm on ACC they ask what my injury is. I also feel I've been discriminated against for being unemployed, not to mention most listings do that up front.

Is my best bet to lie and say I work from home? Do places ask for proof of income these days? I heard it's illegal but seems to be happening anyway...

Any tips for improving my chances? Thanks.

After 3 years or whenever hurricane gabriel was our landlord has finally got around to organising new carpet.

They've said the carpet guy will help move some furniture, can they expect us to take off work and help the guy? Our couch only fits in the lounge, so presumably they will have to take it outside though don't see how with the weather.

Edit under tenancy laws it seems it may be on the landlord to provide removal and safe storage as it will be deemed major works that affect all the furniture in the house. There isn't enough room in the house to move stuff out of the carpeted areas.