Category: RTAA 2020
The Family Violence and Physical Assault Regulations have finally been published.
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have announced a surprise change in relation to two new sections of the RTA, despite a lack of regulation.
The final two sections of the RTA Amendment Act 2020 are still awaiting regulations to be established.
With no-cause 90 day terminations a thing of the past, it is now undoubtedly more difficult for landlords to see the back of anti-social tenants.
One of the most common dilemmas for a property manager is how to deal with a tenant who wants a lease break of a fixed term tenancy.
It is no secret that property investors are facing more compliance requirements than ever before.
The RTA Amendment Act 2020 is now in play and has an immediate effect on rent increases
The Government’s controversial RTA Amendment Bill has been passed into law and most of the changes will commence from early next year
The Labour-led Government’s controversial RTA Amendment Bill is charging ahead, despite stern opposition from political and industry groups
Industry leaders are calling for the Government to end the emergency changes to the Residential Tenancies Act.
The New Zealand farming community is asking the government to review legislation that allows tenants to stay in accommodation. On March 25, the day before Alert Level 4 lockdown, the government passed the COVID-19 Response (Urgent Management Measures) Legislation Act. Among several changes to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is a new law that prevents […]
The countdown is on for all interested parties to make submissions for the Government’s controversial RTA Amendment Bill. The Bill passed its first reading in Parliament last week and the deadline for submissions is at midnight on 25 March 2020. “It is clear that the Government is attempting to push this Bill through Parliament before […]
The Government hasn’t mucked around by passing the First Reading of the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill, despite stern opposition to the proposed law changes. Parliament voted, by 63-57, for the Bill to be reported back to the House by 22 June 2020, which amounts to a shortened Select Committee process. With the election set for […]
The Government has introduced the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill to parliament, despite growing criticism that some changes will only increase the rental shortage. The Bill, first announced in November 2019, implements the changes to modernise New Zealand’s rental laws. The changes include: – Improve tenant’s security by requiring the use of a justified reason to end […]
The Government is attempting to deliver on its promise to reform tenancy laws in New Zealand. Housing Associate Minister Kris Faafoi has confirmed that several changes to the Residneutal Tenancies Act will go through the legislative process next year. The key changes include: – Limit rent increases to once every 12 months and banning the solicitation of […]