29 March 2021

The Residential Tenancies Act 1986 has had a significant impact on how tenancies can come to an end. The recent changes in the Act protect tenants by making them more secure in their rented homes. Below is a simple Decision Tool that clarifies how the changes operate in specific situations. How Much Notice Do Landlords […]

28 September 2020

This year has seen many legislation changes for landlords in New Zealand – and now there’s another important update to add to the list. As of 26 September 2020, New Zealand’s Rent Increase Freeze has ended – a measure that was introduced in March 2020 under this year’s COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Legislation Act. […]

20 August 2020

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 was enforced on 12 August 2020, consequent to Royal Assent the previous day. These amendments are far-reaching and their impact on both landlords and tenants in New Zealand is significant. Two changes have already come into force, and the rest will be implemented later. The purpose of this new […]

23 July 2020

Moving forward, all landlords must bear the Healthy Homes Standards conditions and exemptions in mind. After 1 July 2021, privately-owned rentals have a grace period of 90 days to comply for any renewed or new tenancies. All private rentals are expected to comply with the Standards by 1 July 2024. General Exemptions There are general […]

15 June 2020

The Cabinet decided to extend the deadline for Healthy Homes Standards from 1st July 2020 to 1st December 2020. The new law requires landlords to prepare detailed tenancy agreements that fully disclose the ways in which their homes meet the Healthy Homes Standards, allowing tenants to evaluate whether the rental properties are compliant or not. […]

18 May 2020

The healthy homes standards became law with effect from 1 July 2019. The new guidelines have revised the standard requirements (both specific and minimum) as they relate to heating, ventilation, insulation, drainage, draught, and moisture ingress in all rental properties. The goal of the new standards is to improve the quality of life of New […]