News
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Starting or ending a tenancy
12 February 2026
Proactive compliance: Key lessons for landlords from Dunedin inspections
Several warnings and improvement notices were issued out to Dunedin rental properties. Here are some tips to proactively keep your rental property compliant.
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Starting or ending a tenancy
23 October 2025
Why good record-keeping is a must for every landlord
In the world of managing rental properties, good record-keeping isn’t just a best practice — it’s a legal requirement.
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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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Starting or ending a tenancy
8 December 2017
Holiday and short-term rentals: what you need to know
When a house you own is used as a holiday rental, you’re not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act. This means standard rental agreements don’t apply.
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Rent, bond and bills
21 November 2017
Are you clued up about renting?
Tenancy Services have produced some bright, funny little videos to help tenants and landlords understand their rights and responsibilities when renting.
