1. Rental law changes relating to ending tenancies, renting with pets and the introduction of repair orders commenced as of 1 October 2022. Learn more.
2. Minimum housing standards came into effect for new tenancies (including renewed tenancy agreements) from 1 September 2023. They will come into effect for all remaining tenancies on 1 September 2024. Learn more.
This webinar was recorded prior to the rental law changes coming into effect, and some information may be out of date.
In this webinar, we cover essential legislative information to help you understand your rights and meet your obligations under the Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008.
We also share helpful tips and resources to help you build and maintain good working relationships with your tenant and/or property owner.
Discussion topics include:
- Basic rights and responsibilities
- Paperwork required at the start of a tenancy
- Rent and rent ledgers
- Special terms on a tenancy agreement
- Other legislation
- Helpful resources
- Q&A
Note: While the RTA makes every reasonable effort to ensure that information on this website is accurate at the time of publication, changes in circumstances after publication may impact on the accuracy of material. This disclaimer is in addition to and does not limit the application of the Residential Tenancies Authority website disclaimer.