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Avoiding legal troubles: 6 actions landlords must avoid
Being a good landlord means taking your responsibilities seriously.
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To avoid legal disputes, NZ landlords must understand their responsibilities under laws like the Human Rights Act and Privacy Act.
Key actions to avoid include:
- Discriminating against applicants
- Requesting excessive personal information upfront
- Entering a property without 48 hours' notice
- Refusing to make necessary repairs
Never lock a tenant out or retaliate for complaints. Always follow the correct legal process for terminations and disputes through the Tenancy Tribunal to avoid significant penalties.
1. Asking for excessive amount of information upfront
You need to treat all prospective tenants the same at all stages of the process.
2. Discriminating against applicants
3. Entering without notice
You can't simply turn up at the property unannounced, except in emergencies.
4. Locking someone out
5. Refusing to make repairs
6. Taking retaliation action
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