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The Government has announced some clarification about Level 3 restrictions. Here is what you need to know about conducting inspections and addressing maintenance issues.

Under Alert Level 3, we will still have significant restrictions on our day-to-day lives. Still, the Government has announced important improvements to the realestate sector, which will allow many landlords to regain some normality.

Sometimes a tenant wants to leave the property. But the tenancy isn't ending, as other tenants would like to continue with the lease, and/or a replacement tenant is found. What options are available? and how best handle this change of tenant process?

The Government has recently broadened its wage subsidy scheme in an attempt to keep more people employed. Many landlords have questions about this incentive, what it covers, and how it works. Here are some answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Residential Tenancies Act amendments have been introduced to clarify landlords' obligations through the COVID-19 and four-week lockdown period.

We understand that many of you will be feeling unsettled by the current unfolding Covid-19 situation, which is impacting our lives.

Landlords should prepare for a country-wide lockdown starting this week and consider how the COVID-19 crisis might change your obligations as a landlord.

Due to the spread of COVID-19 and the new lockdown laws, new restrictions now apply to NZ rental market.

From 27th August 2019 the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 requires landlords to provide all new tenants with details of their property insurance.

Landlords and tenants are both responsible for paying bills.

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

NZ Parliament passed the legislation to ban letting fees for good. The ban will be implemented from December 12.

Tenants nor landlords can give notice to end fixed term tenancy early. However, a fixed contract can be terminated if all parties named on the tenancy agreement agreed to it.

Whether you’re moving to another suburb or across the country, it’s always an exhausting and a time-consuming experience. While it’s convenient to hire professional help to co-ordinate a process of packing and moving, it’s also costly. Renting a van and asking a few reliable friends to give you a hand is a way cheaper option.

When a pest infestation occurs at a property, both the landlord and tenant are likely to be eager to fix the problem. To learn where the responsibility of pest eradication lies, different circumstances will need to be evaluated.

If your landlord notifies you that they are selling the property, you may be worried about your living situation. Fortunately, tenants have rights when a property is being sold which they need to understand.

Venturing out into the world as a first time tenant can feel liberating and a bit overwhelming at the same time. With the right advice mixed with a little forethought and preparation, your first time out of home can run just as smoothly as you hope.

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.

A landlord or a tenant may be responsible for paying water charges depending on different circumstances.

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.

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.

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

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