News
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Policy and legislation
24 May 2024
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament and received its first reading in May 2024.
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Tenancy Tribunal
17 April 2024
Christchurch businessman’s appeal against Tenancy Tribunal decision dismissed
A Christchurch businessman, who rented out part of a dangerous commercial building, has had an appeal against a Tenancy Tribunal decision dismissed.
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Policy and legislation
15 April 2024
Government announces proposed pet-related changes to tenancy laws
The Government today announced that it is proposing to introduce pet bonds and other pet-related changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (The Act).
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Tenancy Tribunal
12 April 2024
Tauranga boarding house landlord ordered to pay exemplary damages for breaching the healthy homes standards
The Tenancy Tribunal has ordered Edgecumbe House Limited to pay exemplary damages of $37,000.
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Policy and legislation
11 April 2024
Government annouces proposed changes to tenancy laws regarding terminations and notice periods
The Government today announced that it is proposing to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act).
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Tenancy
27 March 2024
Report released into the proactive assessment of multi-storey boarding houses
MBIE has released its report into the proactive assessment of multi-storey boarding houses following the Loafers Lodge incident in May 2023.
