Changes to multiple parts of tenancy law

From 11 February 2021, multiple changes to tenancy legislation take effect. The changes cover:

• Security of rental tenure
• Fixed-term tenancies converting to periodic tenancies
• Tenants making minor changes to the property
• Prohibiting rental bidding
• Installing fibre broadband
• Changes for the Tenancy Tribunal
• Assignment of tenancies
• Enforcement measures being strengthened
• Landlords providing records

More information about the reform of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986(external link) (Ministry of Housing and Urban Development)

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020(external link) (New Zealand Legislation website)