The latest news for New Zealand Landlords and Tenants
Wellington tenants face fine for Blu-Tack
Blu-Tack is a really useful tool for all those little jobs around the house. It’s an essential part of any office or workspace, and we’ve…
Tenant liability: The Holler and Rouse v Osaki case
The Holler and Rouse v Osaki case concerns tenant liability and began when Teiko Osaki left a pot of oil on high heat unattended. The…
Presenting 'homeScore'
Buying a home is likely going to be one the biggest financial decisions and commitments that you can make in your lifetime. If you’ve ever…
How to increase the return on your rental
Whether you’re a landlord because you want someone else to pay off your mortgage, or you’re just a keen property investor, you want to be…
What is the Healthy Homes Act?
Since 1986, New Zealand landlords and tenants have known their rights and responsibilities under the Residential Tenancies Act. When the RTA was introduced, there were…
NZ landlords slammed with non-compliance fines
As a landlord, it is extremely important to meet all your obligations. Otherwise, you run the risk of receiving some pretty hefty fines. All landlord…
Increase space and storage in your tiny space
Are you wanting to join the tiny house movement and make a home out of a container? Maybe your answer isn’t yes but you still…
Can a landlord charge me for professional carpet cleaning before moving out?
According to section 40 of the Residential Tenancies Act, the tenant must “leave the premises in a reasonably clean and reasonably tidy condition” when vacating…
What happens when a landlord does not deal with maintenance
The Lisa Jane Harrington vs New Leaf Properties Ltd (Kylie Andrews) case is a great example of what can happen to landlords that don’t get…
Collecting and lodging a bond
At the beginning of a new tenancy, you have the option to collect and lodge a bond. A bond acts as a security deposit if:…
