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At the end of the tenancy, landlords and tenants need to complete a bond refund form whether it is to return the bond to tenants in full, or in part.

It is common to charge a Bond equivalent to 4 weeks rent, but in some cases, a landlord may choose to charge less or not to charge any bond.

No. The tenant is legally required to pay rent up until the tenancy end date. The purpose of the bond...

Being a good landlord and a property manager is about avoiding common mistakes. Some of them are more costly than others. To save yourself from these headaches, read our 7 most common property management pitfalls.

Majority of disputes between landlords and tenants happen at the end of the tenancy and usually are about the bond. So landlords should know what amounts they are, in fact, entitled to deduct lawfully.

Long gone are the days when landlording was simple and tenancy laws were clear. So, of course, we've all made some mistakes when it comes to property management. We've decided to put together the most commonly asked questions we receive from landlords about rent and bond payments and set them straight.

There is a special unit within Tenancy Services that is given the power to monitor and enforce legal compliance on NZ landlords. It is called the Tenancy Compliance and Investigations team (TCIT).

Negotiating a rent increase with a tenant can be an uncomfortable discussion to have, especially for first-time landlords. You might be worried about offending your tenant, scared they may leave or reluctant to put extra pressure on the relationship you have with them.

Things landlords need to think about when creating a new tenancy agreement

myRent has been accepted as an official supplier by WINZ, meaning landlords who have tenants who receive accommodation assistance payments can use our management service.

Rental bonds are a typical part of a new tenancy which follow some strict rules that all landlords and tenants should understand.

Saving time and money is at the top of everyone’s to-do list, and myRent can make it easy in 5 distinct ways.

Most landlords are well aware that charging extra bond for pets is illegal in New Zealand. So what can you do to make sure you feel more comfortable renting to tenants with pets?

Your tenants are moving out, and it’s time to assess how they left the property before you agree to refund the bond. As tenants are expected to keep a property reasonably clean beyond any normal wear and tear, your final inspection should take place after your tenant has cleaned inside and out, and has moved all of their belongings out of the home.

Inherited, bought or taken over ownership of a property with tenants? Want to continue renting it out? Read steps guaranteeing smooth legal transition for everyone involved.

Most landlords are genuinely trying to do their best at managing their rental properties. However, nobody is perfect. Sometimes inexperience and unfamiliarity with the ever-changing tenancy law lead to mistakes and actions that could be considered illegal.

Under New Zealand law, most transactions, contracts, and agreements can be completed and signed electronically - this includes Residential Tenancy Agreements and other tenancy-related documents and forms.

Digitisation of tenancy documents is undoubtedly the future of renting.

All the hard work is done – the property is cleaned and move-in ready, the tenants are screened and selected. But the journey is not over yet. As move-in day approaches, it’s important to complete final few steps before your tenants can officially call your place home.

If you know a tenancy is ending soon, you'll need to deal with various issues. Follow myRent's guide to avoid the stress of overlooking something important.

If your tenancy is coming to an end soon, it’s important that you tie up all the loose ends. Follow our simple steps to make sure that your move out is as smooth as possible.

Getting your paperwork in order before a tenancy starts sets the tone for the tenancy, prevents misunderstandings, and makes sure everything is done the right way.

We try to keep myRent as simple and as transparent as possible. If something is not clear about our product or explained in the details below then we would love to hear from you.

You may be surprised to know that NZ law not only allows agreements to be entirely electronic but actually encourages it. And now myRent.co.nz will empower landlords and tenants to conduct their agreement better than ever before by making use of these laws.