Residential Tenancies Act
Landlords were like Chicken Little in their claims about the effect of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
12th Feb 21, 9:22am
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Landlords were like Chicken Little in their claims about the effect of changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
Rather than cashing up, landlords are buying more properties after changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
7th Oct 20, 11:07am
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Rather than cashing up, landlords are buying more properties after changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
David Hargreaves has not changed his view that the Government got things the wrong way around with its changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
11th Aug 20, 11:35am
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David Hargreaves has not changed his view that the Government got things the wrong way around with its changes to the Residential Tenancies Act
David Hargreaves offers alternatives to what the Government is proposing with its revamp of New Zealand's tenancy rules
25th Feb 20, 11:13am
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David Hargreaves offers alternatives to what the Government is proposing with its revamp of New Zealand's tenancy rules
Officials tell Government there's a 'low' chance proposed rental property reforms will decrease the supply of rentals, while the effect it'll have on rents is 'uncertain'
23rd Feb 20, 6:02am
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Officials tell Government there's a 'low' chance proposed rental property reforms will decrease the supply of rentals, while the effect it'll have on rents is 'uncertain'
David Hargreaves suggests the Government's proposed changes to tenancy laws will simply make it harder for the more socially disadvantaged to get private rental accommodation
18th Nov 19, 3:51pm
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David Hargreaves suggests the Government's proposed changes to tenancy laws will simply make it harder for the more socially disadvantaged to get private rental accommodation
Government to introduce law to limit rent hikes, enable tenants to add minor fittings to a property and limit landlords' abilities to end tenancies
17th Nov 19, 1:00pm
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Government to introduce law to limit rent hikes, enable tenants to add minor fittings to a property and limit landlords' abilities to end tenancies
Long-awaited clarification for landlords and tenants in key areas of residential tenancy law has come with the passing of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act. But there are still many fishooks
24th Aug 19, 9:41am
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Long-awaited clarification for landlords and tenants in key areas of residential tenancy law has come with the passing of amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act. But there are still many fishooks
Landlords face a $4000 fine if their properties are uninsulated on July 1 – but insulation companies say time’s run out and if they haven’t done it by now, bad luck. The Spinoff's Don Rowe reports
14th Jun 19, 10:35am
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Landlords face a $4000 fine if their properties are uninsulated on July 1 – but insulation companies say time’s run out and if they haven’t done it by now, bad luck. The Spinoff's Don Rowe reports
David Hargreaves says the lasting legacy of the Government's new 'Healthy Homes' initiative will likely be increasing numbers of people dependent on the state for a roof over their heads
26th Feb 19, 11:43am
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David Hargreaves says the lasting legacy of the Government's new 'Healthy Homes' initiative will likely be increasing numbers of people dependent on the state for a roof over their heads
Housing and Urban Development Ministry officials concede that the Govt's new 'Healthy Homes' initiative will drive up rents, see rental stock taken off the market and may increase demand for public and emergency housing
26th Feb 19, 7:53am
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Housing and Urban Development Ministry officials concede that the Govt's new 'Healthy Homes' initiative will drive up rents, see rental stock taken off the market and may increase demand for public and emergency housing
Housing Minister Phil Twyford backs select committee recommendation for start of letting fee ban to be brought forward to December 12
5th Oct 18, 7:24am
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Housing Minister Phil Twyford backs select committee recommendation for start of letting fee ban to be brought forward to December 12
Submissions being sought on proposed changes to standards for rental properties and the Residential Tenancies Act
12th Sep 18, 11:46am
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Submissions being sought on proposed changes to standards for rental properties and the Residential Tenancies Act
David Hargreaves argues that what is missing from the Government's Healthy Homes initiative is a long-term plan to modernise all of New Zealand's housing stock
6th Sep 18, 1:10pm
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David Hargreaves argues that what is missing from the Government's Healthy Homes initiative is a long-term plan to modernise all of New Zealand's housing stock
David Hargreaves says despite the wave of both pro and anti comments about the Government's review of the Residential Tenancies Act, what is being proposed is in fact a disappointingly shallow series of tweaks; but what's the thing with pets?
30th Aug 18, 9:54am
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David Hargreaves says despite the wave of both pro and anti comments about the Government's review of the Residential Tenancies Act, what is being proposed is in fact a disappointingly shallow series of tweaks; but what's the thing with pets?
Minister of Housing Phil Twyford eyes increase to tenancy termination notice periods, ‘no cause tenancy terminations’ and limiting rent increases in shakeup of the Residential Tenancies Act
27th Aug 18, 10:03am
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Minister of Housing Phil Twyford eyes increase to tenancy termination notice periods, ‘no cause tenancy terminations’ and limiting rent increases in shakeup of the Residential Tenancies Act
Looking starkly at Generation Rent, parties are proposing policies which would protect those who will never own a home
9th Aug 17, 1:00pm
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Looking starkly at Generation Rent, parties are proposing policies which would protect those who will never own a home
MBIE likely to ban retrofitting foil insulation in existing homes due to risk of electrocution
6th May 16, 1:47pm
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MBIE likely to ban retrofitting foil insulation in existing homes due to risk of electrocution
A look at how a court judgement, making landlords responsible for damage their tenants accidentally cause to their properties, affects you
28th Apr 16, 1:33pm
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A look at how a court judgement, making landlords responsible for damage their tenants accidentally cause to their properties, affects you