Preparing your rental property for the Healthy Homes Standards is essential. We share everything you need to know to ensure your investment meets the requirements, well ahead of the compliance date. Together, we can ensure that your tenants are healthier and happier in their homes.
The Healthy Homes Standards are a set of minimum requirements for the quality of rental properties in New Zealand.
The Standards became law on 1 July 2019, with a clearly defined timeline between then and 1 July 2024 - the date when all rental homes must comply with the Healthy Homes Standards, regardless of the length or status of their current tenancy agreements.
The Healthy Homes Standards became law on 1 July 2019 with a five-year rollout plan. In this blog, we break down the timeline for complying with the new requirements, highlighting your obligation as a landlord at every stage.
It’s important to understand why the Healthy Homes Standards were created. In this blog, we’ll explore the research and reasoning behind the new legislation.
Brendon Stuckey looks at the moisture ingress and drainage standard and explains why the ‘set and forget’ mindset has no place in the rental market.
Juli Anne Tolley looks at the impending ventilation and draught stopping standard and explains what it means for both property owners and those looking to rent.