Recent Updates for Landlords and Tenants in Napier - August 2019
Handy hints and important changes for landlords and tenants in Napier include the release of the Heating Assessment Tool Guide and revised Privacy Commission Guidelines. The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (No.2) was passed, limiting tenant liability for damage and giving the Tenancy Tribunal more jurisdiction. Landlords must now include insurance information in tenancy agreements. Stay informed to comply with the latest regulations.
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Napier HANDY HINTS August 2019 Written by Sharon Cullwick (NZPIF President) These slides can be presented at one of your meetings if you wish
Napier Handy hints from the NZPIF Desk The new Heating Assessment Tool Guide is now on the MBIE site: https://www.tenancy.govt.nz/heating-tool/guide/
Napier The revised Privacy Commission Guidelines have been released The guidelines can be found here: https://www.privacy.org.nz/news-and- publications/guidance-resources/privacy-act-guidance-for- landlords-and-tenants/
Residential Tenancies Amendment Act (No 2) passed on 30thJuly 2019 Limits tenants liability for careless damage (4 weeks rent or Insurance Excess must give tenants this amount) Gives the Tenancy Tribunal full jurisdiction over cases concerning unlawful premises Gives Tenancy Service the ability to take enforcement action against landlords who rent properties which don t meet minimum standards. Allows for regulations to be made to address how contamination of rental properties are tested and managed
Another change to the Tenancy Agreements Landlords must include in their tenancy agreements a statement that either the property is not insured or what the insurance excess is. Unless they have provided the tenant with a copy of the insurance policy, landlords need to inform the tenant that a copy of the insurance policy is available on request. For existing tenancies, tenants may request the excess amount and what the owner s insurance policy covers them for. Landlords must provide this information within a reasonable timeframe. If the insurance policy is changed at any time, the tenant must be informed within a reasonable timeframe after the landlord becomes aware of the changes.
Napier Thank you.
