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This is a very common situation. A landlord has a place that they want to fill for long-ish fixed-term but want to make sure the fixed-term tenancy doesn't become periodic upon expiry as they may want to use it themselves or as an Airbnb during a busy period. The question is always can this be done and how to go about it.

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).

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.

There is a special unit within Tenancy Services that is given the power to monitor and enforce legal compliance on NZ landlords. It is called the Tenancy Compliance and Investigations team (TCIT).