As mentioned in a previous newsletter, the recent findings from the District Court in respect of ‘accidental’ damage and the Osaki case. It is always good to be reminded that ‘accidental’ damage by the tenant to the property they are more...
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The Government appears to be finally taking more...
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PAUL MITCHELL
Last updated 08:25, September 17 2016
The landlord is appealing a Tenancy Tribunal decision that found the tenant of this Foxton house was not liable for the cost of replacing the carpet after her dogs
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All residential rental homes in New Zealand are now required to have insulation by July 2019. The new RTA regulations will require landlords to install insulation in accordance with the insulation standard NZS 4246. Landlords will also be required to more...
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Laws in the proposed Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill have now been passed and come into force. These changes aim to reduce fire related injuries and deaths, making homes safer for the million New Zealanders who live in rental accommodation.
By more...
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Given the recent news on this in the media in the last 2 weeks – it would appear that we may be prevented from recovering compensation for unintentional damage from residential tenants and hopefully this may be clarified if an more...
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With all the attention in the media this month regarding the implications of these changes, we have correlated this article with exerts taken from NZPIF and Health and Safety Reform that we think best summarises the changes and its effect more...
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With the winter season quickly approaching, now is a good time to make sure your rental property is ready to face the colder weather conditions. Here are a few simple winter maintenance tips:
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The Residential Tenancies Act is to be strengthened with new requirements for insulation and smoke alarms.
The new law will require retrofitting of ceiling and underfloor insulation in rental homes over the next four years. The requirement applies from 1 more...
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Spring is definitely a time and season when there is a stir and freshness in the air… The birds are chirping, young are being born and many people are coming out of hibernation from the winter months.
It is a more...
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