News
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Healthy homes
5 July 2024
Healthy homes standards deadline for Kāinga Ora and Community Housing Providers
All Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities (formerly Housing New Zealand) and registered Community Housing Provider houses must now meet the healthy homes standards
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Tenancy Tribunal
17 June 2024
Changes to Tenancy Tribunal application fee
From 1 July 2024, the Tenancy Tribunal application fee will change from $20.44 to $27.
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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.
