Regulating residential property managers

Family Violence and Physical Assault Regulations approved by Cabinet

05 December 22

There are few things more important to people and whānau in Aotearoa than the homes and communities they live in. Everyone deserves a warm, secure, affordable home whether they own or rent. They also have a right to be safe in these homes.

Regulating residential property managers

22 November 22

Build-to-rent

14 July 22

Build-to-rent properties are medium-to-large scale, multi-unit residential housing developments that are built to provide long-term rental accommodation.

Healthy homes standards

14 July 22

The healthy homes standards aim to close the quality gap between rental properties and owner-occupied homes, so the nearly 600,000 households that rent in New Zealand have warmer, dryer places to call home.

Sustaining Tenancies

14 July 22

Sustaining Tenancies works to prevent homelessness by funding community-based services to help individuals, families and whānau who are at risk of losing their tenancy.

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020

14 July 22

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2020 (Amendment Act) modernises the laws governing tenancies in New Zealand, striking a balance between protecting a landlord’s interest in their property, and making sure tenants get fair rights for the rent they pay.

Residential Tenancies (Prohibiting Letting Fees) Amendment Act 2018

14 July 22

Tenants can't be charged letting fees under the Residential Tenancies (Prohibiting Letting Fees) Amendment Act 2018.

Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019

14 July 22

The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 makes changes related to tenant liability for damage, unlawful residential premises, and contamination of rental properties.

Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016

14 July 22

The Residential Tenancies (Smoke Alarms and Insulation) Regulations 2016 set out requirements for insulation and smoke alarms in all rental properties. The insulation requirements have since been superseded by the healthy homes standards.

Regulating residential property managers

14 July 22

Property managers in New Zealand aren’t regulated, which can mean inconsistent quality of services for tenants and owners. Regulations would introduce national standards around training, licencing and practice for all professional property managers, giving tenants and landlords confidence in the quality of the property management services they receive.

Updates to the healthy homes standards takes effect today

12 May 22

The Healthy Homes Standards are being updated with improvements to the heating, ventilation, and moisture ingress and drainage standards.

Changes to the healthy homes standards - finalised

14 April 22

The Government has amended some of the Healthy Homes Standards, for rental properties through the Residential Tenancies (Healthy Homes Standards) Amendment Regulations 2022. 

Consultation on proposed regulation of residential property managers

16 February 22

The Government is seeking feedback on proposals for the regulation of residential property managers. The proposals aim to promote public confidence in the delivery of residential property management services and protect the interests of property owners, tenants and other consumers. 

Updating the Healthy Homes Standards - Heating Regulations

03 December 21

In response to rental sector feedback, the Government has agreed to amend the Healthy Homes Standards and its heating requirements for rental properties to reflect the higher thermal performance of new homes built to the 2008 building code requirements for insulation and glazing and apartments.

Update: COVID-19 Omnibus Bill passes to restrict tenancy terminations during serious outbreaks

29 October 21

The Government has passed legislation that can restrict tenancy terminations when people are required to stay at home in accordance with a COVID-19 Public Health Response order.