The Amendment Bill includes:

• changes to notice periods and how tenancies can end
• technical changes to improve the clarity and efficiency of the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA)
• the introduction of pet bonds and other changes to the rules around keeping pets.

The Bill was referred to the Social Services and Community Committee for consideration. Submissions opened 22 May 2024 and will close 3 July 2024.

You can find out more about the Bill here:

How to make a submission on the Bill(external link) — New Zealand Parliament

Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill(external link) — New Zealand Parliament

More information about the changes:

Government announces proposed changes to tenancy laws regarding terminations and notice periods

Government announces pet related changes to tenancy laws

Residential Tenancies Act 1986 Amendments (external link) — Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development

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