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When it comes to compliance, even small missteps can lead to big headaches—or worse, hefty fines. Recently, Tenancy Services revealed the most common compliance issues that trip up landlords.

Absolutely! Landlords can absolutely conduct property inspections on the weekend. This flexibility can be a c...

With meth contamination remaining an unfortunate reality in New Zealand, landlords are increasingly wondering if regular meth testing between tenancies is a necessary precaution.

Meeting the Healthy Homes Standards is more than just a checklist—it’s about actively maintaining and documenting your rental property’s compliance. For landlords, one of the most overlooked yet vital aspects of compliance is Supporting Evidence.

When it comes to maintaining rental properties in New Zealand, understanding the requirements around the Healthy Homes compliance is crucial for landlords. A commonly asked question is: How long is a Healthy Homes compliance certificate valid for?

It’s no secret that the Healthy Homes Standards have been causing landlords a few headaches. We’ve been talking with our friends from Healthy Homes NZ about Healthy Homes compliance and here's what they had to say:

The Government announced significant updates to the Residential Tenancies Act that may affect how you manage your rental properties. Here's what you need to know:

Big news for landlords! The government is officially reinstating the ability to deduct mortgage interest on rental properties, and it's starting next month. This is a game-changer we've all been waiting for.

Looking for the ideal tenants for your rental? Getting your ad just right is more art than science, and while you might have a picture in your head of who you'd love to rent to, it's super important to keep things open and above board. Here’s how to create an ad that sings the right tunes without hitting any wrong notes.

Private landlords in New Zealand are constantly navigating a maze of rules and regulations. Understanding and adhering to tenancy laws isn't just a matter of ethics; it's a legal requirement.

The new legislation targets residential property managers but somewhat unexpectedly affects some self-managing landlords.

Being a landlord comes with many responsibilities, including understanding and adhering to the laws and regulations that apply to rental properties. Failing to comply with these legal obligations can result in severe consequences, including legal disputes, financial penalties, and damage to one's reputation.

Life can be unpredictable, and plans do change. Changing circumstances can be especially challenging when a landlord has already given their notice to end the tenancy. In such a situation, it is important to understand the legal implications and how to handle the situation effectively.

There are multiple reasons why a landlord or a tenant would want to end their tenancy. It is important to understand the rules that apply to different situations.

The healthy homes standards are the cause of a lot of confusion for Kiwi landlords, and it’s not hard to see why. With very specific requirements for the five standards alongside many niche exemptions, we’ve received plenty of questions since the standards came into practice.

The Government has decided to extend the deadline for landlords, including Kainga Ora, to comply with its Healthy Homes Standards.

The short answer is 'yes'.

Just because the house is newly built doesn't automatically mean it will meet the healthy homes standards.

To be clear, a Healthy Homes Standards certificate is not the same as a Healthy Homes Standards compliance statement.

The legislation states that the property must comply with healthy homes standards if a residential tenancy agreement is in place.

An exemption to the Draught stopping standard seems to cause some confusion.

When does the inspection need to be done again after meeting standards, if at all?

The rules for carrying out inspections are outlined in the RTA, so the landlord must comply with these.

It is a landlord's responsibility that the property is lawful premises for residential use, meets all relevant building, health and safety standards and is in reasonably clean and tidy condition before the tenants move in.