Healthy Homes Regulations 2019
What you need to know?
New healthy homes standards for rental properties in New Zealand became law on 1 July 2019. The standards will play a significant role in improving the wellbeing of New Zealanders and their families.
This include new minimum standards for heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and drainage, and draught stopping in rental properties.
Tenancy Services have released a full set of documents and standards that rental properties MUST follow to meet the Healthy Homes Standards.
Landlords who don’t meet their obligations under the healthy homes standards are in breach of the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. They may be liable for financial penalties of up to $7,200.