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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Directors Commentary – Healthy Homes Act

September 15, 2020

  With the deadline extended from July 1 to December 1, 2020, Landlords have had a few extra months up their sleeves, to work towards providing a compliance statement for the Healthy Homes standards. The compliance statement is an addition to tenancy agreements and provides detailed information about how a property meets the Healthy Homes…

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