Question from Andrew: As an apartment owner I own the interior of the apartment envelope, the carpark (if I have one) and mail box but the common areas...
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This week’s question comes from Phoebe re the HHS compliance statements (paraphrased): Tenancy Services’ template HHS Compliance Statement has a...
This week’s question comes from Jessica re the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (paraphrased): I read somewhere that the Bill criminalises certain...
This week’s question comes from Joe: I am about to settle on a property with an existing tenancy. Should I let the tenants stay? Barfoot &...
This week’s question comes from Barry re the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill (paraphrased): What is the National Party’s position on...
This week’s question comes from Clifford (paraphrased): Is there such a thing as meth test kits? Can they be used by landlords to carry out meth...
This week’s question comes from Pat (paraphrased): Considering the inconclusiveness of what is a ‘safe’ level of meth presence, how would...
This week’s question comes from Peter (paraphrased): In the case of an ongoing periodic tenancy that started before 27th August 2019, does the...
This week’s question comes from Thomas (paraphrased): What are the legal effects (if any) of the OPC’s guidelines for landlords, and what...
This week’s question comes from Pat (paraphrased): The Internet is riddled with OCR predictions. Every commentator sounds just as learned and...
This week’s question comes from Sue: I have just been advised that with the changes to the Residential Tenancy Act my property manager needs to file...
This week’s question comes from Zosie (paraphrased): Is there a law governing smoke alarms that are wired into house alarms? Who is authorised to...
This week’s question comes from John (paraphrased): What notice, if any, is required to extend a fixed-term tenancy? There are a couple of ways to...
This week’s question comes from Paul (paraphrased): Where can I download a template certificate for insulation at rental properties? Perhaps it...
This week’s question comes from Matt (paraphrased): The HHS requires that there be an externally vented extractor fan to be placed in the bathroom...
This week’s question comes from Helen (paraphrased): It appears that Fujitsu NZ does not recommend installing its heat pumps at properties that are on...