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Lockdown Tenancy FAQs
We've put together the most commonly asked questions we receive about managing tenancies during the Lockdown.
Anna
21 August 2021
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NZ Property under Alert 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.
Anna
13 May 2020
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COVID-19: Ban on rent increases and tenancy terminations
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.
Anna
26 March 2020
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What can you deduct from the bond?
Majority of disputes between landlords and tenants happen at the end of the tenancy and usually are about the bond. So landlords should know what amounts they are, in fact, entitled to deduct lawfully.
Anna
29 November 2019
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New changes to the RTA and the end to a 90-day no-cause termination notice
The landlords are about to face another reset of rental laws as the Government announced another list of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. These changes will follow recent significant reforms like the banning of letting fees and the introduction of Healthy homes standards.
Anna
18 November 2019
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How To Break A Fixed Term Tenancy Early By Mutual Consent
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.
Anna
26 August 2018
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Rental bonds for landlords and tenants – rights and responsibilities
Rental bonds are a typical part of a new tenancy which follow some strict rules that all landlords and tenants should understand.
6 July 2018
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Illegal things landlords do without realising
Most landlords are genuinely trying to do their best at managing their rental properties. However, nobody is perfect. Sometimes inexperience and unfamiliarity with the ever-changing tenancy law lead to mistakes and actions that could be considered illegal.
Anna
23 February 2018