News
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Tenancy
1 July 2025
All rentals must now comply with the Healthy homes standards
The countdown is over, with all rental housing required to be compliant with the Healthy homes standards from 1 July 2025.
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Tenancy
24 June 2025
Changes to Tenancy Tribunal application fee 2025
From 1 July 2025, the Tenancy Tribunal application fee will change from $27 to $28.
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Tenancy
12 June 2025
Landlord admits property rented to sister-in-law was unfit for human habitation
A Northland landlord has agreed to pay $5,900 in exemplary damages after admitting a property he rented was in a state of disrepair and unfit for habitation.
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Tenancy Tribunal
15 May 2025
Porirua landlords fail to comply with work order, ordered to pay exemplary damages
Porirua landlords fail to comply with work order, pay exemplary damages at property described as “not fit for human occupation”
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Tenancy Tribunal
23 April 2025
Christchurch landlord required to pay exemplary damages and rent refunds
A Christchurch landlord agrees to pay more than $13,000 after accepting their property was unlawful for residential purposes.
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Policy and legislation
10 April 2025
Healthy homes standards final deadline: 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025 all rental homes must comply with the healthy homes standards. Is your property compliant?
