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

Due to the spread of COVID-19 and the new lockdown laws, new restrictions now apply to NZ rental market.

Being a good landlord and a property manager is about avoiding common mistakes. Some of them are more costly than others. To save yourself from these headaches, read our 7 most common property management pitfalls.

You've searched long and hard and finally found an ideal property to buy - but it has tenants. Here is a list of drawbacks and advantages when purchasing a dream investment property when it's tenanted.

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

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.

There is no fool-proof method for choosing the best tenant for your rental. But there are several things you can do to increase your chances of securing a good one. Follow our tips to help you make the best decision.

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

If you’re thinking of renting your property to tenants who are under 18 years of age, make sure you consider the following legal implications.

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

Your first property inspection is the most important one that you conduct. As such, it should be thorough and well documented.

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.

When purchasing a property with existing long-term tenants and no written tenancy agreement in place, it's essential to understand your rights.

All the hard work is done – the property is cleaned and move-in ready, the tenants are screened and selected. But the journey is not over yet. As move-in day approaches, it’s important to complete final few steps before your tenants can officially call your place home.

Every property investor with years of experience was once a first-time landlord. Starting your property management journey can be very exciting but also daunting. What should you concentrate on? What mistakes should you try to avoid?

A periodic tenancy has no set end date and continues until either the landlord or tenant gives written notice to end the tenancy. A fixed term tenancy is where the landlord and tenant agree that the tenancy will only last for a set period of time, e.g. one year. If a fixed term expires but neither the landlord or tenant give notice, the tenancy then becomes periodic.

myRent is a secure, reliable, and automated rent collection system accessible from anywhere, on any device.

It is wise to ensure that everything has a paper trail, digitally or in writing. Providing a tenancy agreement is an important part of organising a successful tenancy. myRent allows you to complete tenancy agreements in hours not days from anywhere and on any device

Signing up on myRent is easy and takes less than 5mins. The process is completed online and there is no lock in contract so you can cancel at anytime.

Getting your paperwork in order before a tenancy starts sets the tone for the tenancy, prevents misunderstandings, and makes sure everything is done the right way.

You may be surprised to know that NZ law not only allows agreements to be entirely electronic but actually encourages it. And now myRent.co.nz will empower landlords and tenants to conduct their agreement better than ever before by making use of these laws.

Lodging a bond correctly is one of the most important initial steps in any tenancy. Getting it right prevents many problems and disputes arising later on. myRent makes payment and lodgement of the bond with Tenancy Services as easy as possible by providing all the resources and instructions you'll need.