Both landlords and tenants should know about the different types of tenancy agreements. Each one has different rules, use the information below to work out what’s best for you.

A tenancy agreement is a contract between a landlord and a tenant. It sets out everything that a landlord and a tenant have agreed to about the tenancy.

If a tenant wants to keep an animal as a pet at their property, there are rules they must meet to be able to keep the pet.

Are you a tenant or landlord renting for the first time? Information in this section explains your basic rights and what you must do under New Zealand tenancy law.

Learn about the differences between boarding house tenancies and standard tenancies.

The Residential Tenancies Act (the Act) protects tenants and landlords in New Zealand. Not all living arrangements are covered.

Flatting for the first time? It is important to know the difference between tenants and flatmates, and how the law applies to you.

You need to consider some important things before you rent a property that is affected by methamphetamine (“meth”). These include new regulations that will come into force from April 2026.

Before renting a property with damage from a natural disaster, you need to consider a few important things.