Recent changes to the tenancy law have certainly put a whole new spin on the way landlords manage the risks associated with renting out residential...
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This week’s question comes from Thomas (paraphrased): What are the legal effects (if any) of the OPC’s guidelines for landlords, and...
Landlords can now enter onto the property* to test for meth contamination. The latest amendment to the Residential Tenancies Act gives landlords the...
This week’s question comes from Pat (paraphrased): The Internet is riddled with OCR predictions. Every commentator sounds just as learned...
Landlords are, understandably, feeling vindicated and excited about the RTAA 2019 which now makes tenants liable (up to a certain extent) for...
The OCR has been cut recently by 0.5% – a lot higher than many economists were initially expecting. What might this mean for the borrower? ...
This week’s question comes from Sue: I have just been advised that with the changes to the Residential Tenancy Act my property manager...
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (No 2) received its Royal Assent on 30th July 2019 bringing about significant changes for landlords to pay...
This week’s question comes from Zosie (paraphrased): Is there a law governing smoke alarms that are wired into house alarms? Who is...
This week’s question comes from John (paraphrased): What notice, if any, is required to extend a fixed-term tenancy? There are a couple...
This week’s question comes from Paul (paraphrased): Where can I download a template certificate for insulation at rental properties? ...
This week’s question comes from Matt (paraphrased): The HHS requires that there be an externally vented extractor fan to be placed in the...
Welcome back to Part 2 to our Healthy Homes Standards Compliance Series. After covering heating last week, let’s turn our attention to...
This week’s question comes from Helen (paraphrased): It appears that Fujitsu NZ does not recommend installing its heat pumps at properties...
Welcome to our Healthy Homes Standards Compliance Series. In light of this week’s rollout of the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes...
This week’s question comes from John (paraphrased): With respect to rent increases can you: 1. Give notice for two or more phased increases e...
