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The privacy commissioner has released a clarification confirming that landlords can ask their tenants for proof of financial hardship before discussing payment plans or rent reductions.

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.

Many landlords are asking us to assist with addressing rent changes discussed and agreed with their tenants in the form of putting rent holidays in place, temporary rent reductions or payment plans.

Under changes introduced by the Government, property investors will receive an immediate tax deduction for any individual assets they buy costing up to $5,000.

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

More details have now become available on the rent increase freezes, and tenancy terminations bans. These measures have now become law through the COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Amendment Act.

This is not the time to stop communicating with your tenants. It's probably the worst thing you can do right now.

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

The Government, retail banks, and the Reserve Bank threw a lifeline to homeowners affected by the economic disruption from COVID-19 by introducing a six-month home loan deferral scheme or mortgage holiday scheme.

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

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.

Obviously, we are all concerned and worried about uncertain times we're facing. The COVID-19 coronavirus is affecting all of us in different ways, and events are developing quickly. We wanted to put together a list of things landlords should consider now that might help to tackle some unprecedented challenges in the weeks and months to come.

You may have less time than you think to make your property compliant with new healthy homes standards if you're operating a boarding house and not aware of it.

Property investors can claim deductions for several expenses while their property is rented or available for rent. Knowing what you can claim will help not only to maximise your return but to avoid issues with the IRD.

It goes without saying that no one cares about your property as you do. But you can not always be there. So in your absence, are you able to nominate your friend to manage your property or do you need to engage a property manager?

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.

Rent collection is probably the most stressful part of being a landlord, but it is a vital part of property management.

Majority of property owners are hardworking people who genuinely want to provide a good home for their tenants while earning reasonable returns. To achieve these goals, a lot of landlords are turning to self-management. So why do so many choose doing it themselves?

You've searched long and hard and finally found an ideal property to buy - but it has tenants. Here is a list of drawbacks and advantages when purchasing a dream investment property when it's tenanted.

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.

The landlords are about to face another reset of rental laws as the Government announced another list of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act. These changes will follow recent significant reforms like the banning of letting fees and the introduction of Healthy homes standards.

There comes a time when you need to advertise your rental property. Even the best tenants move out eventually. As a private landlord, you need to know optimal time frames to advertise your rental to avoid unnecessary stress and pressure of having it sitting vacant.

Listing your rental property for the first time feels daunting. But it shouldn't be! Here are our tips to start the journey right and make the whole process feel like a breeze.