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FeaturedMultiple changes to tenancy law came into force on 11 February 2021.

Market rent in Avondale (Auckland)
01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021
- Bonds 2136
- Lower ($)470
- Median ($)560
- Upper ($)640
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News
- 11 February 2021 Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 - further changes now in force Further changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 take effect today. Find out what this means for you as a tenant or landlord.
- 03 February 2021 Huntly boarding house operator ordered to pay $8,956.28 for failing to lodge bonds A Huntly boarding house operator has been ordered to pay $8,956.28 following evidence brought forward by MBIE’s TCIT at the Tenancy Tribunal.
- 21 December 2020 Our hours this holiday period Tenancy Services will be closed over the holiday period and will reopen in the New Year.