The deadline for these rentals was 1 July 2024.

There are 5 healthy homes standards a rental must meet. These are minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties.

Landlords who don't meet their obligations under the healthy homes standards are in breach of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 – and may face consequences, like financial penalties or other enforcement action.

If you’re living in a Kāinga Ora or Community Housing Provider rental that does not meet the standards, talk to your landlord, Kāinga Ora Housing Support Manager or housing provider.

Find out more about the healthy homes standards:

Healthy homes standards - what a tenant needs to know

Healthy homes standards – what a landlord needs to know

Private rentals have different compliance timeframes.

Private rentals must meet the standards within 120 days of a new or renewed tenancy start date. All other private rentals must comply by 1 July 2025. 

More information about the compliance dates

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