A landlord’s guide to recent legislation changes

September 9, 2019

    Rental property owners continue to be affected by ongoing legislation amendments– including to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and the 2018 Privacy Bill.  Here’s a quick overview of where everything is currently at and how they affect landlords. Insulation Requirements – Residential Tenancies Act Ceiling and underfloor insulation became compulsory in all rental…

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Hamilton Is Changing

April 1, 2019

Regional Growth In the December 2018 quarter, Hamilton’s economy and employment grew close to 3%, with the council announcing a $2 billion injection into infrastructure to ensure this growth is sustainable. Towards the end of last year, the government also announced a $17 billion investment for the region that included funding for the Waikato Expressway…

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Insulation Deadline Looms

April 1, 2019

Insulation statements are compulsory on all tenancy agreements signed since 1 July 2016. Landlords must disclose whether there is insulation in the rental home, where it is, as well as what type it is and what condition it is in, so tenants can make an informed decision. Ceiling and underfloor insulation will be compulsory in…

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