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Law changes from 26 March freeze rent increases and limit tenancy terminations.

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Healthy homes standards

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The healthy homes standards became law on 1 July 2019.

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Market rent in Avondale (Auckland) 01 Nov 2019 - 30 Apr 2020

  • Bonds 196
  • Lower450
  • Median547
  • Upper620

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  • Alert Level 2 guidance for landlords and tenants On 14 May 2020, New Zealand moved to Alert Level 2. Find out what this means for you as a landlord or tenant.
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  • COVID-19 (coronavirus) - information for landlords and tenants This page answers questions landlords and tenants may have during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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