Renting Guide
NZ tenancy agreements explained
Everything tenants & landlords need to know
26 April 2024
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A written residential tenancy agreement is a legal requirement for all NZ tenancies, outlining key details like rent, bond, and compliance statements for Healthy Homes. Landlords can find templates on the Tenancy Services website.
Tenancies are either fixed-term or periodic. While landlords can add conditions, such as rules on pets, they cannot contradict the Residential Tenancies Act. For advice or disputes, contact Tenancy Services or apply to the Tenancy Tribunal for a binding decision.
Download a free NZ tenancy agreement form
What should a tenancy agreement include?
Make sure you understand your tenancy agreement before you move in.
Types of tenancies
Adding conditions to a tenancy agreement
Both landlords and tenants should have a good understanding of the tenancy agreement they sign.
Before the tenancy agreement is signed
Make sure you fill out an inspection report before you get the keys and move in.
If you have a problem with your tenancy agreement
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