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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.

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.

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?

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.

A landlord has won a case against his tenants to have his damaged carpets replaced to repair damage caused by two tenant's dogs.

myRent.co.nz is pleased to announce our partnership with New Zealand Property Investors' Federation (NZPIF). We both share a passion for providing support and solid solutions to NZ property investors.

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

A new law, called the Residental Tenancies Amendment Act (No 2) was passed on 30th June 2019. What does it cover and how does it affect New Zealand landlords and tenants?

Creating a tenancy agreement doesn't have to be hard. But there are several questions we hear time and time again. Read on for information on the important things to remember.

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.

The Healthy Homes legislation has become law on the 1st July 2019. Majority of private landlords will now have just under one year to meet new standards. We have summarised the new requirements to explain what it all means for NZ landlords.

NZ landlords can be facing fines up to $4,000 if their rental properties don't comply with the 2016 Minimum Standards for insulation regulations.

Becoming a landlord is a daunting task. Where to start, how to make sure you don't miss anything, what can be done to make sure you don't lose money (and sleep) down the track?

Most landlords want long-term tenants who pay rent on time and look after the property as if it were their own. Unfortunately, expectations don't always meet reality.

Landlords and tenants are both responsible for paying bills.

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