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Policy and legislation
22 November 2022
Government announces healthy homes compliance changes and other proposed regulations
The Government today announced that it intends to extend the healthy homes standards compliance dates for private landlords, Kāinga Ora and Community Housing...
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Unit Titles
28 October 2022
Unit Titles law change commencement dates
Commencement dates for changes to the Unit Titles Act have now been announced.
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Tenancy
27 September 2022
Smoke alarms in rental properties
Tenancy Services is working with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) to raise awareness of the requirement for qualifying smoke alarms in rental homes.
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Tenancy
25 July 2022
Safety for children around blinds and window shades with cords
Tenancy Services is working with Consumer Protection to raise awareness of the deadly combination of loose cords and young children in homes.
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Tenancy
13 May 2022
Tenancy services to replace the bond system
Work is now underway to replace the current tenancy bond system with a new one that is more user-friendly and fit for purpose.
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Tenancy
12 May 2022
Updates to the healthy homes standards take effect today
Updates to the healthy homes standards take effect today.
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Tenancy
20 April 2022
Damage because of weather events
Wild weather can cause damage at your rental property. Find out what to do if your rental needs repairs after extreme weather or a natural disaster.
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Policy and legislation
14 April 2022
Changes to the healthy homes standards finalised
Changes to the healthy homes standards have been finalised today and will become law on 12 May 2022.
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Policy and legislation
16 February 2022
Consultation on proposed regulation of residential property managers
The Government is seeking feedback on proposals for the regulation of residential property managers.
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Tenancy
1 February 2022
Top 5 tips for bond refunds
Prevent issues with getting your bond back. Read our tips for tenants and landlords.
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Tenancy
13 December 2021
Opening hours over the holiday period
Tenancy Services will be closed over the holiday period. If you have a question during this time, you can find the answer on our website.
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Tenancy
7 December 2021
Collecting information responsibly
As a landlord you need to collect information about your tenants – but what sort can you ask for, and how do you make sure you use that information responsibly?
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Healthy homes
3 December 2021
Upcoming changes to the healthy homes standards announced
Today the Government has announced upcoming changes to the healthy homes standards in response to feedback from the rental sector.
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Tenancy
22 November 2021
Stay safe around the pool this summer
Summer is fast approaching and if you have a pool at your rental property, it is important to understand your responsibilities for pool safety and maintenance.
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Tenancy
10 November 2021
Landlord of the Year 2021
Congratulations to the winner and runner-up for the 2021 New Zealand Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) Landlord of the Year award.
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Tenancy Tribunal
1 November 2021
Landlord ordered to pay after child contracts rheumatic heart disease due to substandard housing
A Christchurch landlord has been ordered to pay $38,626.12 after a Tenancy Tribunal hearing found multiple breaches.
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Tenancy
21 October 2021
Looking after your rental's lawns and gardens
Find out what you're responsible for in your backyard.
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Tenancy
18 October 2021
Keep your whānau safe from fire - push the button this weekend
Find out how to look after your smoke alarms, so they can look after you.
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Policy and legislation
29 September 2021
Government announces further details of tax changes for some landlords
The Government has announced further details of tax changes for property investors that will come into effect 1 October 2021.
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Tenancy
26 July 2021
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