Category: Covid-19
The Government has passed legislation that can restrict tenancy terminations when people are required to stay at home in accordance with a COVID-19 Public Health Response order.
The government has introduced an omnibus bill which includes restrictions on terminating tenancies during COVID-19 Alert Level 4.
The government has loosened Alert Level 3 rules yesterday to allow those who are moving house to cross the border.
The Government is keeping an open mind on whether to make changes around tenancy terminations as the Alert Level 4 lockdown in Auckland continues for at least another week.
Everywhere South of the greater Auckland border has dropped down to Alert Level 3 in New Zealand’s response to the Delta outbreak of COVID-19.
Can tenants move during Alert Level Yes, they can but it is a last resort.
At Alert Level 3 & 2 rental viewings are required to display a NZ COVID Tracer app QR code poster.
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner has clarified their stance on applicant tenants completing applications before and after viewings at Alert Level 3 and Alert Level 2
Nearly half of all landlords have indicated they have suffered a drop of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The property management industry will effectively begin a ‘new normal’ from midday on Friday the 29th of May.
More FM’s Polly and Grant interview tenancy.co.nz consultant Scotney Williams on the COVID-19 legislation.
New details on how private viewings may be conducted under Alert Level 3 have been outlined by government. In this fast-moving environment, private viewings at vacant rental properties were initially given the greenlight on Wednesday. But today the government has confirmed that viewings can also now happen at tenanted properties. Albeit, under strict guidelines. These include […]
The Government has today released more detail about what New Zealanders will be able to do once Alert Level 4 lockdown is lifted because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Most, but not all businesses can start to open under Alert Level 3, but they must take health measures to keep their workers safe. While the detail […]
COVID-19 has flipped the country on its head! One in, one out at the local dairy. No reusable bags in the supermarket. Stay home and save lives is the new motto of the country. But, nonetheless we have all had a couple of weeks or so to process it so I better get some solid […]
The Government is introducing a six month freeze on residential rent increases and increased protection for tenants from having their tenancies terminated. The changes include: -Immediate freeze on rent increases – Tenancies will not be terminated during the lock-down period, unless the parties agree, or in limited circumstances – Tenants who had previously given notice […]