The Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) sets out the rights and obligations of people who rent their homes and of the people they rent from. The Act covers aspects such as payment of rent, bonds, property repairs and giving notice. New Zealand has changed significantly since 1986 when the current Act came into force – from [...]
Whether you are a property owner or a tenant it is worthwhile being aware of the proposed changes contained in the Residential Tenancies Amendment Bill. Some of the proposed changes include: • Adding boarding houses and hostels to the types of tenancy covered by the Act and new notice periods for terminating a boarding house [...]
