Get to know myRent with a quick overview video:

Healthy Homes Standards (HHS) Resource Centre

The standards create specific and minimum requirements for all rental properties in respect of heating, insulation, ventilation, draught stopping, moisture ingress and drainage. Landlords must ensure they are aware of the requirements around each standard to prevent the risk of future penalties.

This resource centre will help inform and provide you with the education you need to stay compliant.

Healthy Homes Standards

Back to latest posts
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsInsulation
Healthy Homes Compliance: The Essential Role of Supporting Evidence for Landlords
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.
Anna
7 November 2024
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsInsulation
How Long is a Healthy Homes Compliance Certificate Valid For?
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?
Anna
6 November 2024
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsInsulationProperty management
Top reasons why rental properties fail Healthy Homes Standards (HHS) checks
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:
6 November 2024
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes Standards
The Most Common Questions About the Healthy Homes Standards
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.
23 November 2022
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes Standards
Healthy Homes deadline extension
The Government has decided to extend the deadline for landlords, including Kainga Ora, to comply with its Healthy Homes Standards.
Anna
23 November 2022
ComplianceFinding tenantsFor landlordsHealthy Homes Standards
Can a landlord rent out a house not healthy homes compliant?
The short answer is 'yes'.
Anna
9 November 2022
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes Standards
Does "new build" mean healthy homes compliant?
Just because the house is newly built doesn't automatically mean it will meet the healthy homes standards.
Anna
9 November 2022
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsTenancy agreement
What is the difference between a HHS certificate and a HHS compliance statement?
To be clear, a Healthy Homes Standards certificate is not the same as a Healthy Homes Standards compliance statement.
Anna
9 November 2022
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes Standards
Does a 'tiny house' need to comply with the HHS?
The legislation states that the property must comply with healthy homes standards if a residential tenancy agreement is in place.
Anna
26 October 2022
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes Standards
Can a landlord agree with their tenant to exclude the ground moisture barrier requirement?
An exemption to the Draught stopping standard seems to cause some confusion.
Anna
26 October 2022
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes Standards
How long is a healthy homes compliance certificate valid for?
When does the inspection need to be done again after meeting standards, if at all?
Anna
26 October 2022
For landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsInspections
Do I need the tenant's consent to visit the property for a healthy homes assessment?
It is always a good idea to talk to your tenants and discuss what you plan on doing and why.
25 October 2022
For landlordsHealthy Homes Standards
How to save money on Healthy Homes compliance
The thought of bringing a property up to Healthy Homes Standards can be daunting, especially with only a 90-day window after a tenancy is renewed or a new one is started.
17 August 2022
For landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsTax
Can landlords claim costs incurred to meet Healthy Homes Standards (HHS) as tax deduction?
For some landlords, meeting the new standards by the deadline of 1 July 2025 will require an expenditure to cover purchases and installation of necessary items, repair work, or both. Based on new changes, what costs can a landlord claim on tax?
Anna
15 April 2022
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes Standards
New changes to Healthy Homes Standards
The Government has announced changes to the Healthy Homes standards following the feedback from the rental industry.
Anna
14 December 2021
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsProperty managementRenewing tenancies
Healthy Homes Standards - Compliance timeline
The deadline for compliance with the Healthy Homes minimum standards is looming. Are you on track to meet the necessary requirements?
Anna
17 October 2020
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsProperty management
Healthy Homes Standards - Heating standard
There must be at least one fixed heater that meets a required heating capacity that can directly heat the main living room to at least 18°C. Specific heating devices that are inefficient, unaffordable or unhealthy will not meet the requirements of this standard.
17 October 2020
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsInsulationProperty management
Healthy Homes Standards - Insulation Standard
From 1 July 2019 ceiling and underfloor insulation became compulsory in all rental homes. The Healthy Homes Insulation Standard increases the minimum standard for existing insulation.
Anna
17 October 2020
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsProperty management
Healthy Homes Standards - Ventilation standard
Ventilation must include openable windows in the living room, dining room, kitchen and bedrooms. Rooms with a bath or shower or indoor cooktop must have an appropriately sized extractor fan vented outside.
Anna
17 October 2020
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsProperty management
Healthy Homes Standards - Draught stopping standard
Landlords must block any unreasonable gaps and holes in walls, ceilings, windows, floors, skylights and doors that cause draughts. Open fireplaces must be blocked unless the tenant and landlord agree otherwise.
Anna
17 October 2020
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsProperty management
Healthy Homes Standards - Moisture ingress and drainage standard
A rental property must have a drainage system that drains stormwater, surface water and groundwater to an appropriate outfall. The drainage system must include gutters, downpipes and drains to remove water from the roof. A rental property with enclosed subfloor space must have a ground moisture barrier (if practicable to install).
Anna
17 October 2020
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsProperty management
Healthy Homes Standards - Exemptions
There are 2 general exemptions and 1 partial exemption from complying with the Healthy Homes Standards that landlords should be aware of.
Anna
17 October 2020
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsMaintenanceProperty management
Healthy Homes Standards - Ongoing Maintenance
Anything new installed in the rental property or provided to meet the Healthy Homes Standards must be maintained in good working order.
Anna
14 October 2020
ComplianceFor landlordsHealthy Homes StandardsProperty managementTCITTenancy tribunal
Healthy Homes Standards - Keeping records
As a landlord, you need to ensure that your rentals meet the standards by the deadline. However, you also need to keep records of how you're complying with the Healthy Homes Standards (HHS).
Anna
13 October 2020