News
-
Policy and legislation
16 April 2026
New methamphetamine contamination rules now in effect
From 16 April, new rules are in force that set clear requirements for managing methamphetamine contamination in rental homes.
-
Policy and legislation
24 March 2026
New regulations for residential property managers and organisations
The Government is establishing a ‘light-touch’ regulatory regime for Residential Property Managers.
-
Policy and legislation
26 February 2026
New methamphetamine regulations for rental housing to take effect
The new regulations set out the accepted level of methamphetamine residue, situations where an area or property must be decontaminated, and more.
-
Policy and legislation
1 December 2025
New pet laws and Bond Hub launch
New rules about pets take effect today, and Bond Hub is now live.
-
Policy and legislation
29 October 2025
New pet rules in effect from 1 December 2025
From 1 December, new rules about pets will take effect. These changes were signalled last year.
-
Policy and legislation
9 October 2025
Government announces new methamphetamine contamination regulations
The Government has announced new regulations to help landlords and tenants manage methamphetamine contamination in rental properties.
-
Healthy homes
18 September 2025
Minor changes to the healthy homes standards
Minor healthy homes standards changes to come into effect
-
Policy and legislation
18 August 2025
New pet rules for rentals coming soon – what landlords and tenants need to know
New laws around pets in rental properties are likely to take effect later this year.
-
Healthy homes
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.
-
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?
-
Policy and legislation
20 March 2025
Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024: technical changes now in force
Further changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act) came into force on 20 March 2025.
-
Policy and legislation
30 January 2025
Changes to tenancy terminations now in force
Changes to tenancy terminations take effect on 30 January 2025 as part of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act which was passed in December 2024.
-
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.
-
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).
-
Policy and legislation
11 April 2024
Government annouces proposed changes to tenancy laws regarding terminations and notice periods
The Government today announced that it is proposing to amend the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act).
-
Policy and legislation
3 April 2023
Legislation update: Build-to-rent excluded from interest limitation rules
Legislation has been passed confirming a permanent exclusion for new and existing build-to-rent developments from the interest limitation rules.
-
Policy and legislation
1 December 2022
Family Violence and Physical Assault Regulations
Family Violence and Physical Assault Regulations were finalised on 1 December 2022 and come into effect on 29 December 2022.
-
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...
-
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.
-
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.
