In Episode 8 of TVNZ Renters Hollie and Tracy are taking on a new management where the landlord has asked them to look through the house and give him an idea of what needs to be done before it can be rented out again. See what what they find when get there. In Episode 10 […]
What can property managers do in Alert Level 4 We look at What Can Property Managers do at Alert level 4. The property management guidelines for Covid-19 Alert Level 4 clearly explain what both tenants, landlords and property managers can do at Alert Level 4. We take a look at the specifics in regard to […]
I wanted to share with you our latest tenancy tribunal order which left our landlord out of pocket. Carpets in 3 separate rooms were damaged with stains yet we only received 1 insurance excess for the lounge carpet, the adjudicator dismissed the other 2 claims even though we had the carpets cleaned twice and the […]
As a landlord, undertaking regular rental property inspections is an important tool in retaining the value of your property. Inspections give you and your property manager knowledge about what is occurring at your rental, helping to identify the required maintenance and check for any tenant damage or mis-use of the property. As property managers in […]
Rent increases: From 12th August 2020 Rent increases are limited to once every 12 months. This is a change from once every 180 days (six months).There continues to be a freeze on rent increases. This means landlords cannot increase rent until after 25 September 2020.Any rent increase notices given to tenants from 12 August must comply […]
We can’t stress enough to landlords of the importance of abiding by their responsibilities set out by the Residential Tenancy Act. Aimed at providing certainty regarding a tenancy, the RTA legally protects both parties if things go sour. It also requires landlords to provide and maintain a rental property which is in a reasonable state […]
As property managers, it is our responsibility to help ensure our landlords understand and are compliant with all regulations and requirements for their rental properties. Upon learning about the healthy homes standards extension to 1 December 2020, we looked to identify any changes in compliance our landlords need to be aware of. Reasons for the […]
As the COVID-19 management requirements change, the Alert Level 2 rental property guidelines have been released. Keeping many of the same physical distancing requirements as Level 3, there are some changes that both landlords and tenants must be aware of. Alert Level 2 Rental Property Guidelines for Landlords & Tenants Play it safe is the […]
We look at What Can Property Managers do at level 3. The property management guidelines for Covid-19 Alert Level 3 clearly explain what both tenants, landlords and property managers can do at Level 3. We take a look at the specifics in regard to routine inspections, advertising, tenants moving, property viewings and maintenance. Specific Property […]
As of today 27th August 2019 the RTA Amendment Bill Number 2 is now effectively law so what does this mean for landlords and tenants? Tenant Liability for damage If tenants damage a rental property as a result of careless behaviour, they will be liable for the cost of the damage up to a maximum […]
