Are you a tenant or landlord renting for the first time? Information in this section explains your basic rights and what you must do under New Zealand tenancy law.

If you sign a tenancy agreement with a landlord, you're a tenant. You are legally responsible for the place and you're covered by the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 (the Act).

Are you renting for the first time, or about to sign a new tenancy agreement? Find out your rights and responsibilities as a tenant or a landlord.

For tenancy information, help is available on this website or freephone 0800 836 262. If you require help completing forms or making an application, your local Citizens Advice Bureau or Community Law …

Dec 1, 2025 · We have been making changes to the tenancy bond service in phases. In 2024, we started by moving bond lodgements and top-ups online and introduced a new business-to-business …

Recent changes to tenancy law could make things easier for tenants with disabilities. From 11 February 2021, landlords can’t decline a tenant’s request to make changes to their rental property – as long as …

Find the market rent in your area. Read about rent, bond and other bills that landlords and tenants need to pay when they rent a property.<br />

New, varied or renewed tenancy agreements must include specific information about the property's compliance with the healthy homes standards. For information on the requirements see …

Oct 29, 2025 · We have tenancy agreement templates for landlords to use. We also have an online tenancy agreement builder that allows landlords to create and customise tenancy agreements.

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