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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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Policy and legislation
29 October 2021
Bill passes to restrict tenancy terminations if people are required to stay at home due to a COVID-19 outbreak
Yesterday the Government passed legislation that can restrict tenancy terminations when people are required to stay at home due to public health measures.
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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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Policy and legislation
28 September 2021
Government introduces bill to restrict tenancy terminations during Alert Level 4
The Government has today introduced an omnibus bill which includes restrictions on terminating tenancies during COVID-19 Alert Level 4.
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Policy and legislation
20 July 2021
Update on Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020
Regulations are being developed that support the changes relating to family violence and physical assault.
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Policy and legislation
28 April 2021
Request and response templates available for landlords and tenants
Recent changes to tenancy law give tenants more flexibility to make changes to the rental property or tenancy.
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Policy and legislation
6 April 2021
New pathway to help landlords address anti-social behaviour
Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 give landlords a new pathway for responding to anti-social behaviour of tenants.
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Policy and legislation
23 March 2021
Government housing package revealed
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced details of the Government housing package that proposes new measures for the housing market.
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Policy and legislation
11 February 2021
Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 - further changes now in force
Further changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 take effect today. Find out what this means for you as a tenant or landlord.
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Policy and legislation
12 August 2020
Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 now in force
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 comes into force today.
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Policy and legislation
6 August 2020
Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 passed
Major changes to tenancy legislation were passed by Parliament on 5 August 2020.
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Policy and legislation
10 July 2020
Progress on Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill
Select Committee reports to Parliament on Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill.
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Healthy homes
2 June 2020
Deadline extended for healthy homes standards compliance statement
The deadline for the healthy homes standards compliance statement has been extended from 1 July 2020 to 1 December 2020.
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Healthy homes
11 March 2020
'Unaware' boarding house landlords need to check the law
Are you operating a boarding house without being aware of it? Read our article to find out the legal definition and compliance requirements.
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Policy and legislation
6 March 2020
Your healthy homes and legislation change questions answered
We have published answers to questions to further help explain the healthy homes standards and the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019.
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Policy and legislation
18 February 2020
Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill introduced to Parliament
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill was introduced to Parliament on Monday 17 February 2020.
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Policy and legislation
18 November 2019
Proposed changes to Residential Tenancies Act 1986
Associate Housing Minister Kris Faafoi has announced proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
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Policy and legislation
27 August 2019
Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 now in force
Following Royal Assent on 30 July 2019, this Act comes into force today.
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Policy and legislation
1 August 2019
Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 passed
New tenancy legislation was passed on 30 July 2019 which will affect landlords and tenants in a number of ways.