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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.

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.

Whether you’re moving to another suburb or across the country, it’s always an exhausting and a time-consuming experience. While it’s convenient to hire professional help to co-ordinate a process of packing and moving, it’s also costly. Renting a van and asking a few reliable friends to give you a hand is a way cheaper option.

When a pest infestation occurs at a property, both the landlord and tenant are likely to be eager to fix the problem. To learn where the responsibility of pest eradication lies, different circumstances will need to be evaluated.

If your landlord notifies you that they are selling the property, you may be worried about your living situation. Fortunately, tenants have rights when a property is being sold which they need to understand.

Venturing out into the world as a first time tenant can feel liberating and a bit overwhelming at the same time. With the right advice mixed with a little forethought and preparation, your first time out of home can run just as smoothly as you hope.

myRent has been accepted as an official supplier by WINZ, meaning landlords who have tenants who receive accommodation assistance payments can use our management service.

Rental bonds are a typical part of a new tenancy which follow some strict rules that all landlords and tenants should understand.

A landlord or a tenant may be responsible for paying water charges depending on different circumstances.

The landlord is responsible for making sure that the property has a means of heating water and cooking food. If gas bottles are used for this then the landlord is responsible for the cost of the bottle, but the tenant is responsible for the usage.

Body corporate rules are a set of rules which govern the rights and responsibilities of property owners and residents of unit titles (most apartments, units and townhouses). They form part of the tenancy, and tenants are required to comply with the rules.

As you prepare to move into a new home, budgeting for the initial rent and bond can be tricky. Here’s what to expect about paying rent in advance.

Rent is due and you have a couple of options of how to pay - have you considered paying with your credit card?

If you’re one of the landlords who don’t allow pets on your property who just discovered your tenant is living with one, it is important to know what you can do about it.

The notice you need to give to end a tenancy agreement depends on the type of agreement and wether you are the landlord or tenant.

As a landlord you have the right to access your rental property at certain times with proper notice and after permission has been granted by your tenant. These rules help to ensure that your tenants are receiving their entitlement to quiet enjoyment.

In the current property market where 32% of households rent, and an estimated 40% of rentals managed by property management companies, it is important for property owners to receive feedback from the end-users, tenants, to understand their experience living in rental accommodation.

Economic pressures, a tight rental market, a new government, and concerns over rental safety have created an atmosphere ripe for reform of tenancy law. But just what is being considered, and how will it affect Kiwi property owners and renters?

Under New Zealand law, most transactions, contracts, and agreements can be completed and signed electronically - this includes Residential Tenancy Agreements and other tenancy-related documents and forms.

All rental properties must have working smoke alarms that meet the legal requirements - it is important that both landlords and tenants understand their legal obligations to install and maintain smoke alarms.

From 1 July 2019, it will be compulsory for all rental properties to meet the new minimum insulation requirements. All landlords should check that the insulation at their properties meets the standards and take action if necessary before the new requirements become compulsory.

You’ve spent many days, nights, weekends searching for a place to call home. You finally found the one that’s just perfect for you. Unfortunately, you know that other people will also find it appealing and come to inspect it this weekend. Here are 5 tips to make you stand out as THE tenant your landlord was looking for.

Tired of always being the last person to know if there is a maintenance issue that requires your attention? Or going through a mountain of bank entries to see if your tenants are up to date with their payments? Keeping up to date is incredibly simple with myRent.