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A landlord has won a case against his tenants to have his damaged carpets replaced to repair damage caused by two tenant's dogs.

From 27th August 2019 the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 requires landlords to provide all new tenants with details of their property insurance.

A new law, called the Residental Tenancies Amendment Act (No 2) was passed on 30th June 2019. What does it cover and how does it affect New Zealand landlords and tenants?

Creating a tenancy agreement doesn't have to be hard. But there are several questions we hear time and time again. Read on for information on the important things to remember.

Long gone are the days when landlording was simple and tenancy laws were clear. So, of course, we've all made some mistakes when it comes to property management. We've decided to put together the most commonly asked questions we receive from landlords about rent and bond payments and set them straight.

The Healthy Homes legislation has become law on the 1st July 2019. Majority of private landlords will now have just under one year to meet new standards. We have summarised the new requirements to explain what it all means for NZ landlords.

NZ landlords can be facing fines up to $4,000 if their rental properties don't comply with the 2016 Minimum Standards for insulation regulations.

Becoming a landlord is a daunting task. Where to start, how to make sure you don't miss anything, what can be done to make sure you don't lose money (and sleep) down the track?

Most landlords want long-term tenants who pay rent on time and look after the property as if it were their own. Unfortunately, expectations don't always meet reality.

Disputes can cause big headaches for both landlords and tenants. So we've put together this article to answer some commonly asked questions about various options available for resolving a dispute.

Subletting can cause problems for landlords, especially in situations when a tenant sublets the house they're renting without the landlord's permission or knowledge. Before you react to try to resolve this situation, it's important to understand if the tenant is actually breaching any terms.

There has been so much hype over the Tax Working Group (TWG) releasing a recommendation on how the NZ tax system could be changed. It's generated tonnes of media stories and opinion pieces.. but is it worth the worry?

Plumbing leaks can cause a lot of headaches to both landlords and tenants. Dealing with plumbers, insurers, potential damage to flooring and fixtures and unexpected repair costs are all painful enough. But who picks up the bill for unexpected water or heating charges?

There is a special unit within Tenancy Services that is given the power to monitor and enforce legal compliance on NZ landlords. It is called the Tenancy Compliance and Investigations team (TCIT).

Negotiating a rent increase with a tenant can be an uncomfortable discussion to have, especially for first-time landlords. You might be worried about offending your tenant, scared they may leave or reluctant to put extra pressure on the relationship you have with them.

Soon NZ landlords won't be able to offset their residential rental losses against other income, as the Government introduces new tax bill.

It’s been a big year for property investors, new government regulations, bans, new bills. No doubt a lot has happened! Now it’s time to plan for another busy year with plenty of changes ahead.

We’ve been talking with our friends from Tony Mounce Mortgages & Insurance about the LVR restrictions changes for Jan 2019, here’s what they had to say:

Things landlords need to think about when creating a new tenancy agreement

NZ Parliament passed the legislation to ban letting fees for good. The ban will be implemented from December 12.

Going to the Tenancy Tribunal is not as intimidating as most first timers imagine. However, it is important to be clear, non-emotional and prepared if you are going to have the best chance of getting the ruling you desire.

Tenants nor landlords can give notice to end fixed term tenancy early. However, a fixed contract can be terminated if all parties named on the tenancy agreement agreed to it.

A new Tenancy Tribunal decision demonstrates that neglecting serious maintenance issues can have big financial implications.

You may have decided to rent out one of the rooms in your house and so, unintentionally became a live-in landlord. There are some circumstances where you still be covered by the Residential Tenancies Act and some, where you’re not.