News
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Tenancy
27 October 2017
Service Centre hours during holiday season
You’ll have to save your questions about tenancy over Christmas, while our Service Centre is closed for a few days during the holiday period.
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Healthy homes
13 October 2017
New look for insulation statements template
We have now created a new easy-to-use template for an insulation statement, to help landlords capture the right information.
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Health and safety
2 October 2017
Think fire safety on International Tenants’ Day
Today is International Tenants’ Day, an event celebrated around the world, with particular emphasis on fire regulations and fire safety.
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Healthy homes
15 September 2017
Warm house, cool landlord: Why doing right by tenants pays off
From June 2019, every rental in the country will need to be insulated.
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Tenancy Tribunal
14 September 2017
Failing to lodge bonds costs landlord $38,713.76
An Invercargill landlord has been ordered to pay a total of $38,713.76 in exemplary damages and costs for failing to lodge bonds.
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Healthy homes
11 September 2017
Tenancy Law Baseline Awareness Survey Report
Tenant and landlord awareness of the 2016 changes to the Residential Tenancies Act has been measured in a new report.
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Tenancy Tribunal
16 August 2017
Boarding house operator fined $1,500 for failing to install smoke alarms
An Auckland boarding house operator has been fined $1,500 by the Tenancy Tribunal for failing to meet mandatory smoke alarm requirements.
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Healthy homes
20 July 2017
Exceptions for installing insulation in rental properties
Recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act require insulation to be installed in income-related rent tenancies from July 2016.
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Health and safety
29 June 2017
New standard to target meth-contaminated properties
Standards New Zealand has today released NZS 8510:2017 Testing and Decontamination of Methamphetamine Contaminated Properties.
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Tenancy Tribunal
7 June 2017
Prime Property ordered to pay $7520 in 61 Molesworth Street case
Prime Property Group Limited has been ordered by the Tenancy Tribunal to pay $7520 in 61 Molesworth Street case.
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Policy and legislation
23 May 2017
Bill to tackle meth, damage, unlawful tenancies
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (No. 2) introduced to Parliament today will provide better protections and clarity for tenants and landlords.
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Policy and legislation
10 April 2017
Landlords and property management companies put on notice
Landlords and property management companies are on notice to ensure their properties meet the regulations set out in the Residential Tenancies Act.
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Tenancy Tribunal
17 March 2017
Landlord ordered to pay over $16,000 for unlawfully renting converted garage
The Tenancy Tribunal at Manukau has ordered landlord Satya Silan to refund $15,840 in rent and pay $750 in exemplary damages.
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Tenancy Tribunal
7 March 2017
Application filed in relation to 61 Molesworth Street
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Unit Titles
2 March 2017
Tenancy Services hits O Weeks to spread tenancy news
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Healthy homes
22 February 2017
Tenancy information campaign continues to target landlords and tenants
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Unit Titles
19 December 2016
Your seminar questions answered
Many attendees found the seminars worthwhile, and valued the opportunity to ask questions in person to the subject matter experts.
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Rent, bond and bills
24 November 2016
Insurance and inspections after a natural disaster
If a rental property has been damaged in a natural disaster – such as an earthquake, a storm or a flood – the landlord and tenant should get in touch with each
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Maintenance
16 November 2016
In the event of a natural disaster
If a rental property has been damaged in a natural disaster the landlord and tenant should get in touch to check everyone is safe and to discuss any damage.
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Policy and legislation
11 November 2016
Changes to tenancy law – what do they mean for you?
Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act came into force on 1 July 2016. Here is a summary of some of the key changes – follow the links for important details.
