News
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Tenancy
2 June 2023
Renting out a holiday home
How to rent out your property and use it for your holiday too.
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Tenancy
27 April 2023
Heating Assessment Tool updated to include the 2022 Building Code updates
The Building Code sets performance standards for all New Zealand building work including insulation and glazing requirements applicable to rental properties.
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Policy and legislation
3 April 2023
Legislation update: Build-to-rent excluded from interest limitation rules
Legislation has been passed confirming a permanent exclusion for new and existing build-to-rent developments from the interest limitation rules.
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Tenancy
20 December 2022
Want to know what a mediation or Tenancy Tribunal hearing looks like?
Videos about mediation and Tenancy Tribunal hearings are now available in the Disputes section of our website.
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Policy and legislation
1 December 2022
Family Violence and Physical Assault Regulations
Family Violence and Physical Assault Regulations were finalised on 1 December 2022 and come into effect on 29 December 2022.
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Healthy homes
25 November 2022
Updates to healthy home standards compliance dates
Updates to the healthy homes standards compliance dates take effect from 26 November 2022.
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Policy and legislation
22 November 2022
Government announces healthy homes compliance changes and other proposed regulations
The Government today announced that it intends to extend the healthy homes standards compliance dates for private landlords, Kāinga Ora and Community Housing...
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Unit Titles
28 October 2022
Unit Titles law change commencement dates
Commencement dates for changes to the Unit Titles Act have now been announced.
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Tenancy
27 September 2022
Smoke alarms in rental properties
Tenancy Services is working with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) to raise awareness of the requirement for qualifying smoke alarms in rental homes.
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Tenancy
25 July 2022
Safety for children around blinds and window shades with cords
Tenancy Services is working with Consumer Protection to raise awareness of the deadly combination of loose cords and young children in homes.
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Tenancy
13 May 2022
Tenancy services to replace the bond system
Work is now underway to replace the current tenancy bond system with a new one that is more user-friendly and fit for purpose.
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Tenancy
12 May 2022
Updates to the healthy homes standards take effect today
Updates to the healthy homes standards take effect today.
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Tenancy
20 April 2022
Damage because of weather events
Wild weather can cause damage at your rental property. Find out what to do if your rental needs repairs after extreme weather or a natural disaster.
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Policy and legislation
14 April 2022
Changes to the healthy homes standards finalised
Changes to the healthy homes standards have been finalised today and will become law on 12 May 2022.
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Tenancy
22 February 2022
Tell us what you think about the bond transfer service
We’re wanting to find out if the current bond transfer service is fit for purpose. Give us your feedback to help shape what we do with the service in the future
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Policy and legislation
16 February 2022
Consultation on proposed regulation of residential property managers
The Government is seeking feedback on proposals for the regulation of residential property managers.
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Tenancy
1 February 2022
Top 5 tips for bond refunds
Prevent issues with getting your bond back. Read our tips for tenants and landlords.
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Tenancy
13 December 2021
Opening hours over the holiday period
Tenancy Services will be closed over the holiday period. If you have a question during this time, you can find the answer on our website.
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Tenancy
7 December 2021
Collecting information responsibly
As a landlord you need to collect information about your tenants – but what sort can you ask for, and how do you make sure you use that information responsibly?
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Healthy homes
3 December 2021
Upcoming changes to the healthy homes standards announced
Today the Government has announced upcoming changes to the healthy homes standards in response to feedback from the rental sector.
