Residential Tenancy Act Amendments – you as the owner, should be aware of

August 8, 2021

11th February 2021 a number of new legislative requirements came in for all new tenancies and periodic tenancies. Some parties believe that the changes are onerous on Landlords, but here at Point Property we will manage the changes to be as much a positive to our Landlords as we can.  Fixed term tenancies that commencing prior to 11th Feb 2021 are still covered by the previous legislation.  Ending a tenancy – There…

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The second stage of the Healthy Homes August 2021

August 8, 2021

The second stage of the Healthy Homes deadline came into force on 1 July 2021, which means all new or renewed tenancies after this date must comply with the standards within 90 days of the tenancy starting.  The Government body MBIE is enforcing the new changes to the Act, for both Landlords and Tenants. The Government’s goal is to ensure all properties are compliant and the team at Point…

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Call for Property Management Regulation

August 8, 2021

“Regulation would give our industry greater respect – for our property managers, property owners and our tenants”.  Pressure is being put on the Government to regulate the property management industry.  With more and more New Zealanders renting – especially in the main centres – and with the increased obligations for landlords under the ever-evolving Residential Tenancies Act…

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