What are the healthy homes standards?

The healthy homes standards came in to law in New Zealand in July 2019. They introduce minimum standards for heating, ventilation, insulation, drainage, ground moisture and draughts. Non compliance can result in fines from the tenancy tribunal.

How can I make my house more eco-friendly?

1. Make sure it is well ventilated to reduce moisturern2. Install appliances that are energy efficientrn3. Install water saving shower heads and tapsrn4. Provide tenants with options for composting to reduce wastern5. Ensure your property has underfloor and ceiling insulation, at a minimumrn6. Encourage tenants to donate unwanted goods to a local charityrn7. Install energy efficient heating for your tenants, the home should be at minimum 18 degreesrn8. Replace incandescent bulbs with LED lights

Is it illegal to have no insulation in a rental property?

The healthy homes standards came in to law in New Zealand in July 2019. This introduced minimum standards for insulation, ceiling and underfloor insulation is now compulsory in all rental properties.

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