Healthy Homes Compliance
From 1 July 2025, all private rental properties in New Zealand must fully comply with the Healthy Homes Standards
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Residential tenancy rules for smoke alarms
Landlords must ensure that the smoke alarms are working at the start of the tenancy and remain in working order during the tenancy.
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A residential tenancy agreement is a legally binding contract. It must be in writing and signed by both the landlord and the tenant.
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A landlord can ask a tenant to pay up to four weeks rent as the bond. The bond must be lodged with Tenancy Services within 23 working days of receiving it
Read on: Residential tenancy rules for bondsShould I allow tenants to have pets?
Allowing pets in your rental property can feel like a big decision—but it may come with real benefits, particularly when it comes to tenant stability.
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