News
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Tenancy
22 November 2021
Stay safe around the pool this summer
Summer is fast approaching and if you have a pool at your rental property, it is important to understand your responsibilities for pool safety and maintenance.
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Tenancy
10 November 2021
Landlord of the Year 2021
Congratulations to the winner and runner-up for the 2021 New Zealand Property Investors’ Federation (NZPIF) Landlord of the Year award.
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Tenancy Tribunal
1 November 2021
Landlord ordered to pay after child contracts rheumatic heart disease due to substandard housing
A Christchurch landlord has been ordered to pay $38,626.12 after a Tenancy Tribunal hearing found multiple breaches.
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Policy and legislation
29 October 2021
Bill passes to restrict tenancy terminations if people are required to stay at home due to a COVID-19 outbreak
Yesterday the Government passed legislation that can restrict tenancy terminations when people are required to stay at home due to public health measures.
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Tenancy
21 October 2021
Looking after your rental's lawns and gardens
Find out what you're responsible for in your backyard.
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Tenancy
18 October 2021
Keep your whānau safe from fire - push the button this weekend
Find out how to look after your smoke alarms, so they can look after you.
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Policy and legislation
29 September 2021
Government announces further details of tax changes for some landlords
The Government has announced further details of tax changes for property investors that will come into effect 1 October 2021.
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Policy and legislation
28 September 2021
Government introduces bill to restrict tenancy terminations during Alert Level 4
The Government has today introduced an omnibus bill which includes restrictions on terminating tenancies during COVID-19 Alert Level 4.
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Health and safety
23 September 2021
COVID-19 Alert Levels 2 and 3 – information for landlords and tenants
Auckland is at Alert Level 3. The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2.
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Health and safety
9 September 2021
COVID-19 Alert Levels 2 and 4 – information for landlords and tenants
The Auckland region is at Alert Level 4. The rest of New Zealand is at Alert Level 2.
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Health and safety
31 August 2021
COVID-19 Alert Levels 3 and 4 – information for landlords and tenants
Information for landlords and tenants at Alert Levels 3 and 4. Find out what it means for you.
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Health and safety
19 August 2021
COVID-19 Alert Level 4 – information for landlords and tenants
All of New Zealand is at COVID-19 Alert Level 4. This is in place from Tuesday 17 August. Find out what Alert Level 4 means for you as a landlord or tenant.
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Tenancy
26 July 2021
Translated resources available
Did you know we provide resources in a number of different languages? We’ve made them easier to find on our website.
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Health and safety
21 July 2021
Support available for West Coast flooding
Following the recent West Coast flooding a number of homes have been damaged and the Temporary Accommodation Service has been activated.
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Tenancy
1 July 2021
What 1 July means for you and the healthy homes standards
1 July 2021 ─ this is the first compliance date for rental properties to meet the five healthy homes standards. Find out what this means for you.
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Health and safety
28 June 2021
Support available for tornado in Papatoetoe and flooding in other areas
The Temporary Accommodation Service has been activated following recent severe weather events in Papatoetoe, Tokomaru Bay and Canterbury.
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Health and safety
14 June 2021
Support available for Canterbury flooding
The Temporary Accommodation Service has been activated today following the flooding in Canterbury. Find out what to do if your rental property has been damaged.
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Rent, bond and bills
25 May 2021
Multiple bonds can now be lodged using direct debit
With cheques being phased out, direct debit is now available as a payment method for multiple bond lodgements.
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Policy and legislation
28 April 2021
Request and response templates available for landlords and tenants
Recent changes to tenancy law give tenants more flexibility to make changes to the rental property or tenancy.
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Policy and legislation
6 April 2021
New pathway to help landlords address anti-social behaviour
Changes to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 give landlords a new pathway for responding to anti-social behaviour of tenants.
