The information available on, or through this website includes information provided by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and information provided by third parties (providers of information). This information is intended to provide general business information to the public. The information on Tenancy.govt.nz should not be your only source of tenancy information. We recommend you seek professional advice as appropriate.

MBIE endeavours to ensure that the information on Tenancy.govt.nz is reliable and accurate at the time of publishing, however:

Neither MBIE, nor any of its employees, contractors, and providers of information, make any express or implied representations or warranties regarding the material and facilities contained or referred to in this site;
MBIE, its employees, contractors and providers of information, do not accept any liability, for any reason whatever, for any loss or damage which may arise in any way

(a) out of the use of any of that material or facilities; or
(b) from errors in or omissions from that material or facilities; or
(c) from inaccuracy of any information obtained through use of this site.

MBIE is not responsible for the content of other websites linked to, or referenced on this website. The inclusion of, or reference to any link to another website, or reference to any specific commercial product, process, or service, whether by trade name, trade mark, manufacture, or otherwise, does not constitute an endorsement, verification or recommendation by this site, MBIE or the New Zealand Government.

MBIE may change, delete, add to, or otherwise amend information contained on this website without notice.
The information provided on this website is intended to educate users about their rights and responsibilities, and provide guidance that is general in nature. This information should not be construed as legal or professional advice.

Each page on this website must be read in conjunction with this disclaimer and any other disclaimer that forms part of it.

Residential Tenancy Agreement Builder disclaimer

The Residential Tenancy Agreement Builder helps you create written agreements for your tenancy. The information provided in the Residential Tenancy Agreement Builder (RTAB) tool is intended, when used correctly, to provide a lawful tenancy agreement. It is the responsibility of the user to provide a secure email address to send a completed agreement to.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) does not provide legal advice and the content of the RTAB tool should not be regarded as legal or professional advice. It’s important to read and follow all of the instructions and supporting information outlined in the RTAB tool. If you are in doubt about how to use the tool correctly, or do not understand any of the content or instructions provided, we recommend you contact Tenancy Services.

www.tenancy.govt.nz is managed and maintained by MBIE. MBIE and its employees, contractors and third-party providers of information (“the Content Providers”) do not accept any responsibility or liability for any action taken in reliance on information provided by this tool, or for any error, inadequacy, deficiency or flaw in or omission from the information provided. All users who ignore this disclaimer do so at their own risk.

MBIE and the content providers have taken all reasonable measures to ensure the quality and accuracy of the content of the RTAB tool. MBIE is not responsible for the content of other websites linked to, or referenced in the RTAB tool.

Where any abuse of the RTAB tool is detected, MBIE reserves the right to take preventive action to prevent any further abuse, and/or any other action it considers appropriate.

The Residential Tenancy Agreement Builder and its contents are protected by Crown copyright.

Heating Assessment Tool disclaimer

The online Heating Assessment Tool is provided by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). It allows a person to enter information they have gathered about a rental premises to determine the heating capacity requirements for the main living room under the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Regulations 2019 (the regulations). This tool is a ‘heating capacity calculator’ for the purposes of the regulations.

As well as determining the required heating capacity, the Heating Assessment Tool will also provide information about the type of heating device that, if installed, would achieve compliance with the heating standard.

MBIE endeavours to the best of its ability and knowledge to ensure the information generated by this tool will assist in user’s compliance with the heating standard. However, the Ministry cannot accept any liability for the accuracy of any report or information generated where the information entered by the user is incorrect or incomplete. Users must gather all required information and check it is accurate before entering the information. Misuse of the Heating Assessment Tool may cause an incorrect result and impact on a landlord’s compliance with the heating standard.

If a landlord (or their agent) is unsure about the accuracy of any information required by this tool then they should seek specific advice from an expert, such as a qualified builder or heating specialist. Experts should refer to Schedule 2 of the regulations(external link) for how to calculate the required heating capacity for the main living room.

When the Heating Assessment Tool is used correctly it is intended to presume the required heating capacity for the main living room of a specific rental premises. Any person using it in good faith is entitled to rely on the report produced as being the correct result based on the information entered.

From 1 July 2019, landlords must retain a copy of any report that is in their possession at the commencement of the tenancy or that they acquire during the tenancy. It is the responsibility of the user to provide a secure email address to send a completed report to.

All users who ignore this disclaimer do so at their own risk.

Where any abuse of the Heating Assessment Tool is detected, MBIE reserves the right to take preventive action to prevent any further abuse, and/or any other action it considers appropriate.