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COVID-19: Traffic light system - Information for landlords and tenants
As we move away from the alert level system, the COVID-19 Protection Framework is setting in. So what restrictions apply to different traffic light settings, and what do they mean to landlords and tenants?
15 December 2021
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Lockdown Tenancy FAQs
We've put together the most commonly asked questions we receive about managing tenancies during the Lockdown.
Anna
21 August 2021
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NZ Property under Alert Level 2
The Health Act Order was signed off, and the Government released the official guidelines that the realestate industry needs to follow during Alert Level 2.
Anna
13 May 2020
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COVID-19: How will Alert Level 3 restrictions affect NZ landlords?
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.
Anna
17 April 2020
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What can you deduct from the bond?
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.
Anna
29 November 2019
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Advice to new landlords
Buying an investment property is an exciting venture, but becoming a first time landlord can be a little daunting. You bought the property... now what?
27 July 2018
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Illegal things landlords do without realising
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.
Anna
23 February 2018