As part of any new tenancy agreement, landlords will now need to provide an insurance disclosure statement.
An insurance statement should disclose whether the property is insured or not and if insured, the amount of policy excess relevant to the tenant's liability for destruction of or damage to the property.
The insurance disclosure statement is now included as part of all new tenancy agreements created through myRent.co.nz.
A landlord is also required to provide tenants with a copy of the insurance policy, should the tenant request it.
If, during the tenancy, the insurance policies changes in any way that is material to the tenant's liability for damage, the landlord will need to disclose that change to the tenant.
Failure to provide this information or update tenants if this information changes, can result in a financial penalty of up to $500
Tenants on existing tenancies can now ask their landlords for this insurance information, and this must also be provided within a reasonable time.
Some insurance companies can produce a Tenants Certificate that can be provided to tenants upon request. Please contact your insurance company to see if this option is available.
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