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The landlord is responsible for making sure that the property has a means of heating water and cooking food. If gas bottles are used for this then the landlord is responsible for the cost of the bottle, but the tenant is responsible for the usage.

Body corporate rules are a set of rules which govern the rights and responsibilities of property owners and residents of unit titles (most apartments, units and townhouses). They form part of the tenancy, and tenants are required to comply with the rules.

A landlord is required to maintain their property in a reasonable state of repair and comply with all relative legislation.

Your first property inspection is the most important one that you conduct. As such, it should be thorough and well documented.

As you prepare to move into a new home, budgeting for the initial rent and bond can be tricky. Here’s what to expect about paying rent in advance.

It’s a dreaded situation, rent was due yesterday but it still hasn’t been received. What’s the best way to give your tenant a friendly reminder about overdue rent?

Rent is due and you have a couple of options of how to pay - have you considered paying with your credit card?

From December 2025, New Zealand landlords can legally charge a pet bond (up to two weeks’ rent) and are expected to handle pet requests fairly and case-by-case.

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.

WorkSafe has finally released a policy clarification concerning residential landlords and their duty to identify asbestos and prepare an asbestos management plan.

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.

Even though it’s tempting to claim a full cost of furniture, appliances or other fittings purchased for your rental property in one go, you need to allocate the cost of these purchases over their useful lives. This method is called depreciation. This allowance accounts for wear and tear and general ageing of your purchases.

Some landlords may find that there are additional clauses they would like to add to their tenancy agreement. While this may seem straightforward, landlords need to be aware that additional clauses must follow the Tenancies Act or they will be found null and void, and breaches of the RTA are taken very seriously by the Tenancy Tribunal.

Congratulations, you’ve found the perfect tenant for your rental property and they’ve started to settle in! Now it’s time to conduct the first routine property inspection.

myRent can list your property for rent on oneroof.co.nz and give you exposure to yet another audience of potential tenants.

Realestate.co.nz is NZ's largest specialist property website and attracts a different audience from the other property portals. The enquires received through realestate.co.nz are on average of a much higher quality than those from other sources.

The number of enquires your property receives depends on a lot of factors but some of these are in your control. Making a few adjustments can make a huge difference to the response you get to your advert.

myRent can list your property for rent on Trade Me for a lower price than listing directly. We will also list your property on the 5 other websites as part of the same package. Don't miss out on the perfect tenant by only listing on one website.

When purchasing a property with existing long-term tenants and no written tenancy agreement in place, it's essential to understand your rights.

Listing your property on Facebook is a fantastic additional source of potential tenants for your property. But managing the groups and enquires yourself can be a hassle...

From 1 December 2025, new rules make it easier for tenants to keep pets - and place clearer responsibilities on landlords.

A new movement in New Zealand is primed to see a ban in letting fees by December 12.

Perhaps you’ve just received keys to your new rental property, or your current tenants are leaving without much notice. Whatever the reasons, you need to get your property in front of as many people as possible fast and secure a GOOD tenant to make sure your property doesn’t sit idle and you’re not losing out on rent.

As a landlord you have the right to access your rental property at certain times with proper notice and after permission has been granted by your tenant. These rules help to ensure that your tenants are receiving their entitlement to quiet enjoyment.