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As we move away from the alert level system, the COVID-19 Protection Framework is setting in. So what restrictions apply to different traffic light settings, and what do they mean to landlords and tenants?

A new amendment was proposed to the COVID-19 Response (Management Measures) Legislation to include bans on rent increases.

Legislation has been drafted to restrict tenancy terminations during Alert Level 4.

Discussions about vaccination have been seen creeping into virtually every public and private sphere — personal relationships, work, and even the rental housing sector.

We've put together the most commonly asked questions we receive about managing tenancies during the Lockdown.

It's more than fair to assume some people will experience financial hardship, reduction in working hours and even job losses.

To our myRent community

After over 100 days without any community transmitted cases, New Zealand is back to Alert level 2 and 3.

The tenancy termination restrictions are lifted but the rent freeze remains in place until 25 September 2020.

NZ landlords have received a five-month extension to meet this year's Healthy Homes requirements.

NZ Landlords can now operate in a way that is much more like normal with the country returning to Level 2.

The Health Act Order was signed off, and the Government released the official guidelines that the realestate industry needs to follow during Alert Level 2.

The Government has announced some clarification about Level 3 restrictions. Here is what you need to know about conducting inspections and addressing maintenance issues.

New Zealand has now moved to Level 3. The Government has provided further guidance about current restrictions on open homes and face-to-face viewings.

The COVID-19 pandemic added impetus to the New Zealand property market, which was already on an upward climb.

Under Alert Level 3, we will still have significant restrictions on our day-to-day lives. Still, the Government has announced important improvements to the realestate sector, which will allow many landlords to regain some normality.

These uncertain times are affecting many landlords and property investors in more ways than one. The lockdown makes it impossible to physically inspect properties, conduct viewings, meet tenants and majority of tasks need to be addressed while being quarantined at home.

The privacy commissioner has released a clarification confirming that landlords can ask their tenants for proof of financial hardship before discussing payment plans or rent reductions.

The Government has recently broadened its wage subsidy scheme in an attempt to keep more people employed. Many landlords have questions about this incentive, what it covers, and how it works. Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Many landlords are asking us to assist with addressing rent changes discussed and agreed with their tenants in the form of putting rent holidays in place, temporary rent reductions or payment plans.

Under changes introduced by the Government, property investors will receive an immediate tax deduction for any individual assets they buy costing up to $5,000.

Residential Tenancies Act amendments have been introduced to clarify landlords' obligations through the COVID-19 and four-week lockdown period.

More details have now become available on the rent increase freezes, and tenancy terminations bans. These measures have now become law through the COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Amendment Act.

We understand that many of you will be feeling unsettled by the current unfolding Covid-19 situation, which is impacting our lives.