Both landlords and tenants should know about the different types of tenancy agreements. Each one has different rules, use the information below to work out what’s best for you.

A tenancy agreement is a contract between a landlord and a tenant. It sets out everything that a landlord and a tenant have agreed to about the tenancy.

Learn more about the current pet rules and the upcoming changes taking effect on 1 December 2025.

Are you a tenant or landlord renting for the first time? Information in this section explains your basic rights and what you must do under New Zealand tenancy law.

Learn about the differences between boarding house tenancies and standard tenancies.

The Residential Tenancies Act (the Act) protects tenants and landlords in New Zealand. Not all living arrangements are covered.

Flatting for the first time? It is important to know the difference between tenants and flatmates, and how the law applies to you.

Renting a property that has been damaged in a natural disaster or affected by meth? Find out what you need to know.