Renting Guide
How long can a tenant have a guest stay in NZ?
A guide for landlords & tenants
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Under the Residential Tenancies Act, tenants have a right to quiet enjoyment, which includes hosting guests. Landlords cannot legally ban guests or limit their stay length in the tenancy agreement.
A guest may become an occupant if they move in furniture, contribute to bills, or have no other home. If this breaches the agreed occupant limit, a landlord can issue a 14-day notice to remedy. Unresolved issues can be taken to the Tenancy Tribunal, and advice is available from 0800 Tenancy.
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