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Policy and legislation
24 February 2019
Healthy Homes Standards announced
The new Healthy Homes Standards have been announced by Housing and Urban Development Minister Phil Twyford.
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Tenancy
14 February 2019
When can landlords and agents charge a fee?
From 12 December 2018, tenants can’t be charged letting fees. However, landlords and agents can recover their costs in certain situations.
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Policy and legislation
13 December 2018
Time is running out for landlords to meet insulation requirements
Landlords may be leaving it too late to insulate their rentals in time for the 1 July 2019 deadline according to a report released by MBIE today.
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Tenancy
12 December 2018
Our hours over the holidays
What you need to know about contacting us over the holiday period.
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Rent, bond and bills
3 December 2018
New design for bond forms
We have updated our bond forms to make it easier for you to complete them.
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Tenancy
23 November 2018
Landlord of the Year 2018 award winner announced
The winner of the New Zealand Property Investors Federation (NZPIF) Landlord of the Year 2018 is a ‘shining example’ for NZ landlords, says Tenancy Services.
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Policy and legislation
2 November 2018
No more letting fees for tenants
From 12 December 2018, tenants can’t be charged letting fees.
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Tenancy
18 September 2018
Ending a tenancy - giving the correct notice
Know the correct notice to give your landlord or tenant when you want to end your tenancy.
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Tenancy
4 September 2018
Consultation underway on healthy homes standards
Have your say on proposed standards to make rental homes warmer and drier.
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Policy and legislation
27 August 2018
Consultation underway to reform tenancy law
Landlords, tenants and other interested people can have their say on the proposals
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Tenancy Tribunal
22 August 2018
Costly lesson for property managers at Tenancy Tribunal
The Tenancy Compliance and Investigations Team has successfully taken a Whanganui property management company to the Tenancy Tribunal
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Tenancy
16 August 2018
Help us improve our website
We want to make it easier for you to find the information you need.
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Maintenance
31 July 2018
Who's responsible for winter maintenance?
As we edge closer to the start of spring, it’s time to make sure you’ve ticked off any winter maintenance requirements.
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Unit Titles
13 June 2018
Tenancy Services’ roadshow engages landlords, tenants and property managers
Four seminars about renting rights and responsibilities and upcoming legislative changes were recently held as part of this year’s Renting and You roadshow.
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Health and safety
31 May 2018
Managing asbestos in rental properties
Landlords need to be aware of their health and safety responsibilities – including how asbestos is managed at their properties.
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Tenancy Tribunal
30 May 2018
Tribunal decision highlights subletting
Landlords may not be able to prevent tenants using properties for temporary rental accommodation, like Airbnb, unless specified in their tenancy agreements.
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Health and safety
29 May 2018
Minister releases report on meth residue health risk
A new report on the health risks associated with methamphetamine smoking residue on household surfaces has been released today.
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Tenancy
28 May 2018
Reaching Pasifika audiences during Samoan Language Week
Talofa lava, this week is Samoan Language Week.
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Health and safety
16 May 2018
Consumer NZ warns about ionisation smoke alarms
It’s a good time to upgrade your smoke alarms as Consumer NZ recommends that older ionisation-type smoke alarms should no longer be sold.
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Maintenance
9 May 2018
Affected by the Rotorua floods?
Make sure you know who’s responsible for what, and what support is available.