News
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Maintenance
31 July 2018
Who's responsible for winter maintenance?
As we edge closer to the start of spring, it’s time to make sure you’ve ticked off any winter maintenance requirements.
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Unit Titles
13 June 2018
Tenancy Services’ roadshow engages landlords, tenants and property managers
Four seminars about renting rights and responsibilities and upcoming legislative changes were recently held as part of this year’s Renting and You roadshow.
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Health and safety
31 May 2018
Managing asbestos in rental properties
Landlords need to be aware of their health and safety responsibilities – including how asbestos is managed at their properties.
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Tenancy Tribunal
30 May 2018
Tribunal decision highlights subletting
Landlords may not be able to prevent tenants using properties for temporary rental accommodation, like Airbnb, unless specified in their tenancy agreements.
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Health and safety
29 May 2018
Minister releases report on meth residue health risk
A new report on the health risks associated with methamphetamine smoking residue on household surfaces has been released today.
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Tenancy
28 May 2018
Reaching Pasifika audiences during Samoan Language Week
Talofa lava, this week is Samoan Language Week.
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Health and safety
16 May 2018
Consumer NZ warns about ionisation smoke alarms
It’s a good time to upgrade your smoke alarms as Consumer NZ recommends that older ionisation-type smoke alarms should no longer be sold.
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Maintenance
9 May 2018
Affected by the Rotorua floods?
Make sure you know who’s responsible for what, and what support is available.
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Tenancy Tribunal
4 May 2018
Delay costs landlord at Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team has successfully taken a Rotorua property management company to the Tenancy Tribunal.
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Tenancy
26 April 2018
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Policy and legislation
24 April 2018
Have your say on letting fees
In March, the Government introduced a Bill which would prohibit the charging of letting fees.
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Tenancy Tribunal
9 April 2018
Landlord fined for non-compliant gas supply in boarding house
Landlords who fail to ensure the safety of their tenants have been sent a clear message by the Tenancy Tribunal.
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Healthy homes
5 April 2018
Keeping your rental warm this winter
It’s important to be aware of how your rental will perform in the colder months and how this can impact on the health of those living in the rental.
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Tenancy
29 March 2018
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Tenancy Matters is our bi-monthly newsletter for landlords, tenants and anyone else with an interest in tenancy.
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Unit Titles
28 March 2018
Tenancy Services meets tenants and landlords at festivals
It’s festival season and the Tenancy Services team has been busy meeting tenants and landlords at community events throughout New Zealand.
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Policy and legislation
22 March 2018
Letting fees may be prohibited
The Government has introduced a Bill that, if enacted, would prohibit the charging of letting fees under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
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Starting or ending a tenancy
31 January 2018
Student rentals - setting clear expectations upfront
If you're a student looking for a rental it is worth discussing options for a shorter term lease or ending a fixed-term lease early with prospective landlords.
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Health and safety
17 January 2018
Heat goes on Auckland landlord for not having smoke alarms
The Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team has successfully taken an Auckland landlord to the Tenancy Tribunal for failing to install smoke alarms.
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Tenancy
13 December 2017
Our hours this Christmas
What you need to know if you have to contact us over the holiday period.
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Policy and legislation
8 December 2017
New healthy homes legislation has passed
But what does that mean for you?
