by Robyn Case | Feb 12, 2021 | News
The deadline of Phase 2 of the amendments to The Residential Tenancy Act is nearing, with more changes that into effect on 11 February 2021. We have outlined these reforms in Phase 1 and some of the reforms in Phase 2, and we will continue to update you once Phase 3...
by Robyn Case | Jan 15, 2021 | News
Over the past few months, we have been reviewing the changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. These reforms, which include changes for tenancy agreements and notice periods, are being put into effect in three phases, with Phase 1 reforms already in effect. As of 11...
by Robyn Case | Dec 10, 2020 | News
As of August 2020, the Residential Tenancies Act reforms came into action, affecting landlords and tenants. These amendments come into effect over the course of three phases. Last month, we reviewed some of these laws in Phase 1, which included changes to rent...
by Robyn Case | Nov 12, 2020 | News
In August 2020, the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) reforms became law with the passing of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill 2020. These reforms aim to modernise New Zealand’s rental laws and align them with the present-day realities of renting. There are many...
by Robyn Case | Oct 15, 2020 | News
What Does Your Healthy Homes Standards Assessment Need to Cover? Last month, we looked at the different compliance deadlines for the Healthy Homes Standards. The first deadline (1 December 2020) requires you to have a compliance statement in any new or varied tenancy...
by Robyn Case | Sep 7, 2020 | News
The Healthy Homes Standards officially became law on 1 July 2019 and introduced specific and minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture ingress and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties. The Standards aimed to ensure that landlords...
by Robyn Case | Aug 14, 2020 | News
With the current freeze on rent increases due to end on 25 September 2020, some media outlets are predicting a sudden flurry of rent increases from landlords. However, choosing to increase rent is a complex decision and one that you should not take lightly. The...
