10 April 2020

Anyone moving into a rental property should consider the new guidelines issued by the Director General of Health on the 3rd of April, 2020, under Section 70 of the Health Act.  This notice aims to provide guidance for movement during the COVID-19 lockdown Alert Level 4. Tenants should read the notice before making any plans […]

28 March 2020

On March 23, 2020, the Minister of Finance announced that, under the COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Amendment Act, the time duration for rent freezes in New Zealand will increase to 6 months, and tenancy termination based on no-cause will be extended. This is to allow New Zealanders the opportunity to stay in their rental […]

26 August 2019

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 went into effect on 27 August 2019. It affects both landlords and tenants. The purpose of the Act is to encourage residential tenants to take good care of their rental properties and to ensure landlords provide cost-effective insurance. The Act also seeks to protect tenants from liability for excessive […]

22 July 2019

Landlords are legally obliged to make their properties safe for tenants. They can do this by identifying and addressing fire hazards and by maintaining a fire alert system that warns tenants in the case of fire. If you’re a landlord, this checklist will help you maintain a safe property.             […]

20 June 2019

Dampness causes mould, and mould can cause health problems. Landlords are obligated to keep their rental homes free from mould, and cannot rent a property to occupants until mould and dampness problems have been addressed. Mould typically occurs when the gutters of the property fail, or pipes develop leaks. Poor ventilation, roof leaks, and ineffective insulation can also lead to mould.

26 May 2019

The need to provide rental homes in New Zealand with proper insulation has been in the news since 2016 when the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) underwent some major changes. The deadline for landlords to adhere to the new compliance standards is 1st July 2019. Now that we are about to enter the month of June, […]