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

In a move that could change the landscape of rental agreements, the Government has announced its intention to introduce a "pet bond" under upcoming amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act.

When tenants vacate a property, they sometimes leave behind more than memories. Understanding the distinction between normal wear and tear versus actual damage is crucial for landlords when deciding on the next steps.

One common issue that can arise at the beginning of a tenancy is the non-payment of the bond

One of the more delicate situations involves dealing with unpaid rent, especially as a tenancy draws to a close.

Purchasing a property with an existing tenant means taking over the current tenancy agreement as it stands. This situation limits your ability to make immediate changes, especially regarding rent and bond.

Advertising your property is just the first step in your landlording journey. In this article, we'll walk through everything you need to know about starting a brand new tenancy, the paperwork you need to complete, funds to collect and inspections to schedule before your tenants move in.

Q: I plan to fire my property manager, and I am going to manage the property myself. I want to know what happens to the bond, the 2-weeks rent in advance paid to the property manager and the money held by the Tenancy Services.

In order for myRent to receive bond payments from WINZ for your tenant, you need to first have a tenancy setup on myRent with myRent selected to collect bond for the corresponding tenant.

When you see a property you would like to rent; you can use the "Apply" button on the listing page to start the pre-tenancy rental application.

How Long Does it Take to Get Your Bond Back?

You can upload your own bond lodgement form by following the steps below:

Once you have added all of your tenants to the tenancy, you can lodge your bond via myRent by following the steps below.

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.

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